How to get from Prague to Munich

How to Get

Jul 8

About traveling from Prague to Munich

Through Munich and Prague, you will see both sides of post-war Europe: the flattened and restored, and the carefully protected and preserved. Each city will let you experience the rich culture and architecture of Central Europe. Between Munich and Prague are some exceptional sights, including the grand Kuchlbauer Tower, lovely Regensburg and Pilsen, beautiful Zbiroh Chateau, labyrinthine Koneprusy Cave, and majestic Karlstejn Castle. However, the only way to experience these is to book a private car transfer with Daytrip.

How to get from Prague to Munich

If you’re travelling from Prague to Munich, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Prague to Munich. The fastest way to travel from Prague to Munich is by train or car, though a car is of course the best way to travel from Prague to Munich since it’s so convenient. It’s also possible to take a flight from Prague to Munich, though with airport waiting times it is a slower and more expensive option.

Prague to Munich by train

To travel from Prague to Munich by train, you need to get to Praha Hlvani Nadrazi station and purchase a ticket to Munich Hauptbahnhof, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train is at 4:44 AM, and the last train is at 4:43 PM, with trains departing every 2 hours. The train from Prague to Munich is operated by the rail companies Deutsche Bahn and Ceske Drahy, with train tickets from Prague to Munich costing €39 on average for the 5.5 hour trip. The distance from Prague to Munich is about 300 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Prague to Munich by bus

To travel from Prague to Munich by bus, you will need to get to Praha, Hlavni Nadrazi or UAN Florenc and purchase a ticket to any of: Munich, Frottmaning P+R Parkplatz, ZOB Hackerbruecke, or Hauptbahnhof stations, While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 12:10 AM, and the last bus is at 11:55 PM, with at least 2 busses leaving every hour at peak times. The bus from Prague to Munich is run by Flixbus, Eurolines, and Regiojet, with bus tickets from Prague to Munich costing between €15-€50 for the 5 hour trip. The distance from Prague to Munich is about 300 kilometers.Almost all options offer direct service from Prague to Munich.

Prague to Munich by Flight

To travel by plane, you need to get to Vaclav Havel Airport in Prague. As usual with flights, you’ll want to buy your tickets in advance. For travelling such a short distance, only direct flights make sense. The plane tickets cost €100-160 for the 50 minute flight from Prague to Munich. It’s recommended to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the flight, making this an inefficient option given the price.

Prague to Munich by Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Prague to Munich. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Munich, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!