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Amsterdam
↳ Pragueby bus.

Bus services from Amsterdam to Prague are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 879 km. By car that is roughly 9 h without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

879 km by road~9 h by carBorder crossing
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GERMANYNETHERLANDSBELGIUMSWITZERLANDAUSTRIACZECHIAViennaBerlinSalzburgMunichFrankfurtAmsterdamPrague879 km by roadFrom To Onward buses
Illustrative map: lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Amsterdam to Prague at a glance.

To
Prague Praha
Road distance
About 879 km
Straight line
710 km
Car time, no stops
~9 h buses take longer
Border
Netherlands → Czechia. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

Leaving Amsterdam

Amsterdam has dozens of daily international coaches to Germany, Belgium, France and London, but no single central coach station. Long-distance buses use stops at Sloterdijk, Bijlmer ArenA and Schiphol Airport.

  • Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    Bus platforms at Piarcoplein, north side of Sloterdijk station. FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and others.
  • Bijlmer ArenA
    International stop on Hoogoorddreef, by Bijlmer ArenA station.
  • Schiphol Airport
    Intercity bus stop at the airport.
2

Arriving in Prague

Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.

  • ÚAN Praha-Florenc
    East of the centre, at Florenc metro (lines B and C). Most long-distance coaches.
  • Na Knížecí
    By Anděl metro (line B). Some domestic and international services.
Prague
Prague. Photo: Deror_avi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

Keep the essentials offline

Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.

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Good to know in Prague
  • RegioJet and FlixBus both run frequent services; compare departure times.

KEEP GOING

From Prague, the road continues.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How far is Amsterdam from Prague by road?+

About 879 km by road (710 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.

How long does the bus from Amsterdam to Prague take?+

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 9 h by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.

Where does the bus leave from in Amsterdam?+

It depends on the operator. Main options in Amsterdam include Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Bijlmer ArenA, Schiphol Airport, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.

Is there a bus back from Prague to Amsterdam?+

Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Prague to Amsterdam guide.

Where does the bus from Amsterdam arrive in Prague?+

It depends on the operator. In Prague, services use ÚAN Praha-Florenc, Na Knížecí. Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.

How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Prague?+

Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.

What kind of bus runs from Amsterdam to Prague?+

It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.

Can I book the Amsterdam to Prague bus online?+

Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.

Where can I go next from Prague by bus?+

Direct buses from Prague include Vienna, Berlin, Salzburg, Munich, Frankfurt and more. See all connections on our Prague bus page.

Do I need my passport on the bus from Amsterdam to Prague?+

Netherlands and Czechia are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.

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FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Clear sources. Better decisions.

Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.

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