How to get to Cheb from Prague

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Compare train and coach for Prague to Cheb

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Cheb among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £21.

Distance: 146 km

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Compare ways to travel from Prague to Cheb

Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Cheb, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Cheb is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Cheb:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Cheb costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Cheb is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Cheb take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Prague and Cheb including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £13. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Prague to Cheb

How to get to Cheb from Prague by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Prague to Cheb is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Cheb by train

The most popular day trips by train from Cheb are Marktredwitz, Hof and Bayreuth. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cheb on Omio.

A view of Marktredwitz

Day trip from Cheb to Marktredwitz by train

Why visit Marktredwitz for the day?

Marktredwitz is a small Bavarian town near the Czech border, known for stoneworking history and a compact centre. It has a calm, practical feel and works well as a base for exploring the Fichtelgebirge and nearby spa towns.

A view of Hof

Day trip from Cheb to Hof by train

Why visit Hof for the day?

Hof is a Franconian town in north-east Bavaria, best known for the Hof International Film Festival and its beer tradition. Near the borders with Saxony and the Czech Republic, it combines a practical small-city atmosphere with traces of its textile past.

A view of Bayreuth

Day trip from Cheb to Bayreuth by train

Why visit Bayreuth for the day?

Bayreuth is best known for Richard Wagner and the annual Bayreuth Festival at the Festspielhaus. Its baroque architecture, historic centre and student presence give the city a cultured, easy-going feel.

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FAQs: Prague to Cheb

Travel to Cheb easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Cheb.

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There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Cheb including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Cheb is a coach with an average price of £9.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Cheb:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Cheb costing on average £21.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Cheb is by coach with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Cheb take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

The Prague to Cheb distance is approximately 146 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Cheb is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Cheb as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Cheb:
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Cheb, nádraží.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Cheb, Autobusové Nádraží.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Cheb, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cheb by coach.
  • Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Cheb by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Cheb with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Cheb often also extend their vacation to go to Karlovy Vary, Nuremberg, Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, Marktredwitz, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cheb and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Prague to Cheb, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
To explore Cheb, a charming town with historical sites like the Cheb Castle and picturesque squares, a stay of two to three days is ideal. This allows enough time to appreciate local culture and enjoy nearby attractions.

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