Munich to Prague: Train Time by Alex, or the Faster Express Bus

Munich to Prague is the rare corridor where the bus usually beats the train. The direct Alex train (operated by Landerbahn) runs Munchen Hauptbahnhof to Praha hl.n in about 5h30 to 6 hours, with no high-speed line on this route. DB and FlixBus express buses cover the same trip in about 4h30 to 5 hours from around EUR 20, so they are often both faster and cheaper. Here is how the times and fares honestly compare.

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Fastest	DB or FlixBus express bus, about 4h30 to 5h
Frequency	Several buses a day, plus a handful of direct Alex trains
Cheapest	Express bus, from about EUR 20
Route	Munchen Hbf to Praha hl.n, about 300 km via Bavaria

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Bus	DB / FlixBus express bus Often the fastest option, with several daily departures from about EUR 20. Some DB IC Bus runs are direct; others change in Nuremberg.	about 4h30 to 5h	approx €20 to €35	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Alex (Landerbahn) Direct and scenic through Bavaria and along the Vltava, but slower than the bus, Munchen Hbf to Praha hl.n with no change.	about 5h30 to 6h	approx €20 to €40	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Munich to Prague?

The direct Alex train takes about 5h30 to 6 hours, Munchen Hauptbahnhof to Praha hl.n with no change. There is no high-speed line, so the bus is often faster.

Is the bus or train faster from Munich to Prague?

The bus, unusually. DB and FlixBus express buses cover Munich to Prague in about 4h30 to 5 hours, while the direct Alex train takes about 5h30 to 6 hours.

What is the Munich to Prague travel time?

About 4h30 to 5 hours by express bus, or about 5h30 to 6 hours on the direct Alex train. There is no faster high-speed option on this corridor.

Is there a direct train from Munich to Prague?

Yes. The Alex, operated by Landerbahn, runs direct a few times a day from Munchen Hbf to Praha hl.n with no change, but it is slower than the express buses.

How much is the bus from Munich to Prague?

DB and FlixBus express buses start from around EUR 20 when booked ahead, and are often both cheaper and faster than the direct Alex train.

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