How to get from Leipzig to Prague

Travel from Leipzig, Germany to Prague, Czechia is: Fully open.

Is international entry into Prague from Leipzig restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Prague, Czechia from Leipzig?

Entry Requirements:

• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Prague, Czechia?

The government of Czechia has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 21/07/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Leipzig and Prague closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Leipzig, Germany from Czechia is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Leipzig, Germany from Prague, Czechia?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Leipzig from Prague?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival for all travellers by air
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Leipzig, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 24/07/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Leipzig from Prague here.

There are 2 travel options from Leipzig to Prague: coach or train.

The distance from Leipzig to Prague is approximately 124 miles (200 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Leipzig to Prague:

• Most travellers board their coach from Leipzig, Fernbus-Terminal Hbf and arrive in Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
• Most travellers catch their train from Leipzig Hbf, Ostseite and arrive in Prague, Praha, Zličín.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus for coaches to Prague. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Flixbus Leipzig to Prague tickets on Omio for £14.
• Deutsche Bahn can take you to Prague by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Prague for £17.

Before travelling from Leipzig to Prague, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average £14 one way for this trip.
• The price of a train ticket is on average £17 one way for this trip.

But we recommend booking Leipzig to Prague tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Prague, which costs on average £14.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Prague:

A coach is generally £4 less than a train for the same journey. A train costs on average £17 from Leipzig to Prague.

The quickest way to travel between Leipzig and Prague is by coach, which takes on average 3 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 3 h 51 min.