How to travel from Prague to Berlin

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Prague to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €128.

Distance: 280 km

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

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM4h35
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:35PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

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03:30AM5h04
Prague, Central Train Station
08:34AMBerlin Hbf
261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:00PM4h00
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
10:00PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
361One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
09:00AM4h50
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:50PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
351One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM4h50
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
02:20PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM5h05
Prague, Central Train Station
02:20PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
341One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Prague to Berlin

The fastest way to reach Berlin from Prague is to travel by bus. Frequent coaches operate between the two cities and take just under 4 hours to achieve the distance. Travelers can also choose to travel to Berlin by train, as there are regular train services that run between the cities and take just under 5 hours in duration. Alternatively, passengers may choose to fly with one of the airlines that travel between Prague Václav Havel Airport and Berlin Tegel Airport in about 4 hours.

What is the best way to travel from Prague to Berlin?

Cheapest way to travel from Prague to Berlin

Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Prague to Berlin. Coaches traveling from Prague to Berlin depart from Prague's UAN Florenc bus station and take approximately 4 hours to arrive at Berlin's Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB). Over 80 coaches travel from Prague to Berlin every day, with the earliest bus departing at 3:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Prague to Berlin include Infobus, Flixbus, Eurolines, Regiojet, and ArdaTur.


Fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin

Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin. Flights travel from Prague's Václav Havel Airport and arrive at either Berlin-Tegel or Berlin-Schönefeld Airport after 50 minutes of flight time. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin when traveling to and from Prague and Berlin's airports is factored into the total travel time. 6 direct flights travel from Prague to Berlin every day, with the first departing at 6:30 a.m. Airline that travels from Prague to Berlin is Czech Airlines.

Most popular way to travel from Prague to Berlin

Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Prague to Berlin. Coaches traveling from Prague to Berlin are approximately 40 minutes faster than taking the train while also being £11 cheaper on average. Similarly, while taking a flight is 15 minutes faster than traveling from Prague to Berlin by bus, most travelers choose the bus which is £67 cheaper on average.

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Berlin.

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There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Berlin including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Berlin is a bus with an average price of €16.

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

A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Berlin costing on average €20.

A bus is €112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Berlin costing on average €128.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The Prague to Berlin distance is approximately 280 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Berlin is:
  • Around 73 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Eurowings to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, European Sleeper, BlaBlaCar, FlixTrain, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, ÖBB | Railjet, European Sleeper to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, ArdaTur, RACIC, Comati PSG, Pražská integrovaná doprava to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, European Sleeper, BlaBlaCar, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, ÖBB | Railjet, European Sleeper.
  • 72 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, ArdaTur, RACIC, Comati PSG.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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