How to travel from Berlin to Prague

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Prague

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €177.

Distance: 280 km

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€51

Average price

€27

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€599

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4h 27m

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3h 57m

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5h 23m

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4h 53m

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7h 27m

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from Berlin to Prague

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

Our recommendation

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

  • ArdaTur000150
    11:30 AM5h10
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    4:40 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ArdaTur000150
    11:30 AM5h10
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    4:40 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS228+Air BalticOS645
    1:30 PM2h40
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:10 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    6071One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • České dráhyrj 479
    1:00 AM4h25
    Berlin Hbf
    5:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn3140 · 18401 · EC 459
    12:52 AM8h33
    Berlin Hbf
    9:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží
    391One-way
    2 transfers
  • České dráhyrj 179
    7:28 PM4h03
    Berlin Hbf
    11:31 PMPrague hlavní nádraží
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague)
    11:00 AM4h30
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    3:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague)
    5:00 PM4h30
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    9:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague)
    1:00 PM4h30
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    5:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO392 · LO527
    7:45 AM4h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    12:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    3231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO521
    11:15 AM6h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    5:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    3231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO525
    11:15 AM7h45
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    3231One-way
    1 transfer

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General Information about the journey from Berlin to Prague

It is possible to make this journey by direct flight, bus or train. All have similar journey times of around 4.5 hours. Buses are the most regular and frequent method of travel with dozens of daily departures.

Buses from Berlin to Prague

Regular and frequent buses run between the two cities 24-hours a day, seven days a week with the direct journey taking from 4 to 5 hours. Services are operated by Flixbus, Infobus and Eurolines. Departures are from Berlin Tegel Airport, Berlin main bus station or Südkreuz train station. Buses arrive at Prague Florenc Central Bus Station. All have taxi ranks and are well-linked to city centres and public transport systems.

Trains from Berlin to Prague

Deutsche Bahn operate six direct trains a day to Prague from Berlin with a journey time of approximately 4.5 hours. There are also three departures with a change at Leipzig that take around half an hour longer. The first train leaves in the early hours of the morning while the last departure is at about 5:00 p.m. Direct trains leave from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrive into Prague Hlavni Nadrazi Station. Both are centrally located with taxis and car rentals available.

Flights from Berlin to Prague

There are two direct flights a day between the two cities, operated on a code-share basis by Czech Airlines and Air Berlin. The total journey time is around 4 hours. Departures are at just before 7:30 a.m. and at around 4:00 p.m. Flights depart from Berlin Tegel Airport and arrive into Prague Vaclav Airport. Taxis, car rentals and shuttle services are available at all terminals.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Prague

Travel to Prague 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 Berlin to Prague.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Prague including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Prague is a bus with an average price of €27.

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

A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Prague costing on average €51.

A bus is €573 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Prague costing on average €599.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Prague is by train with an average journey time of 3h 57m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 27m.

Bus takes on average 4h 53m.

The Berlin to Prague distance is approximately 280 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Prague is:
  • Around 77 buses per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Prague:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Prague by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Prague by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar, RACIC, Comati PSG to go to Prague by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 75 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar, RACIC, Comati PSG.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Dresden, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
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