- How to get to Prague by plane
- To Prague by train
- To Prague by bus
- By car
Prague is a cozy European city, which attracts a significant number of tourists all year round. The capital of the Czech Republic attracts vacationers, first of all, with its beauty, original architecture, numerous attractions and romantic atmosphere. In this article, you will learn a few basic options for how to get to Prague.
How to get to Prague by plane
Carriers offer a variety of ways to travel to the Czech capital by plane. Flights of the following airlines are most in demand: Aeroflot; Czech Airlines; Smart Wings. However, it is necessary to purchase tickets several months in advance, since the demand for direct flights is huge in any season. At the same time, you will spend from 3 to 4 hours in flight, which is certainly convenient.
There is an option to fly to Prague from Moscow or St. Petersburg with transfers in Minsk, Riga or Warsaw. The cost of tickets varies from 8 to 13 thousand rubles. Waiting times at other airports reach 18-19 hours, so be prepared for a long flight if you buy a transfer ticket. Flights from other cities of Russia to Prague are also carried out with transfers, excluding Yekaterinburg, from the airport of which you can get to the Czech capital directly.
To Prague by train
As for the railway connection, a direct train runs from Russia to Prague only from Moscow and St. Petersburg. Every Friday a comfortable train departs from Belorussky railway station, arriving in 25-27 hours at the railway station of the Czech Republic called "Vltava". You can buy tickets from 7,000 to 10,000 rubles for both compartment and reserved seat carriages. From St. Petersburg the train to Prague runs on Saturdays, and the journey takes about 30 hours.
The easiest way to get to the Czech capital is by train from the nearest European cities. So, from Vienna and Dresden you can leave by any of 8 trains going to Prague every day with an interval of 2-3 hours. Tourists are offered tickets of different classes, the simplest of which is a sitting soft chair.
To Prague by bus
Fans of long and unhurried trips choose the bus as a means of transportation to Prague. Regardless of the city from where you plan to travel to Prague, you must first get to the bus station in Moscow or St. Petersburg, since direct buses run from these settlements. The price for one ticket ranges from 3,700 to 6,000 thousand rubles. As a result, all buses arrive at the main bus station in Prague.
Traveling by bus to Prague from European cities is a very democratic way to visit the capital of the Czech Republic. The cost of a ticket is two times cheaper than a train ticket. Separately, it should be noted that the buses are equipped with air conditioning, TVs, toilets, luggage areas and soft chairs, which allows you not to be distracted by everyday moments while traveling and enjoy the scenery outside the window.
By car
If you decide to travel to Prague by personal transport, then this issue should be taken seriously, since various unforeseen circumstances may await you on the way. It is best to start your route from Moscow and do not forget important recommendations:
- think over all possible options for routes that lead to Prague;
- the quality of European roads is excellent, and driving along highways is convenient and safe;
- the cost of gasoline ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 euros, which must be taken into account when planning the financial component of the trip;
- do not forget that there are special posts on European roads, where you will be charged a fee of 10 euros;
- check the availability of hotels in case of an overnight stay during the trip;
- if possible, take with you a partner who will replace you at the wheel;
- take with you all the documents for the car, first aid kit and technical passport.
A trip to Prague by car will cost a lot of money. On the other hand, you will drive through the territory of Belarus and Poland, so you can get to know other interesting cities in parallel and stay in them for a couple of days.
