The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Hbf to Prague
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin Hbf to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Hbf to Prague will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 40 trains that leave Berlin Hbf for Prague on Tue, May 26, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
rj 1797:28 PM4h03Berlin Hbf11:31 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$231One-way0 transfers
S 5603 · S 2103 · rj 1797:11 PM4h20Berlin Hbf11:31 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$231One-way2 transfers
RJ 4791:00 AM4h25Berlin Hbf5:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$251One-way0 transfers
RJ 1797:28 PM4h03Berlin Hbf11:31 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$321One-way0 transfers
IC 2275 · S1 · 28023 · R 6718:49 PM9h21Berlin Hbf6:10 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$351One-way3 transfers
RJ 1773:28 PM3h46Berlin Hbf7:14 PMPrague-Holešovice$741One-way0 transfers
RJ 17511:28 AM3h46Berlin Hbf3:14 PMPrague-Holešovice$741One-way0 transfers
rj 1773:28 PM3h47Berlin Hbf7:15 PMPrague-Holešovice$731One-way0 transfers
rj 17511:28 AM3h47Berlin Hbf3:15 PMPrague-Holešovice$731One-way0 transfers
rj 3855:28 PM3h57Berlin Hbf9:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$731One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin Hbf to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin Hbf to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $443 Average price | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 27m Average total duration 17h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Hbf to Prague:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Hbf to Prague costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $410 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Hbf to Prague costing on average $443 (€357).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
Flight takes on average 17h 27m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Berlin Hbf to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Hbf to Prague trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 55555 · S 2055 · rj 175 | On time 11:11 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h04 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
rj 175 | 11:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h47 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 175 | On time 11:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h46 | 3:14 PM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9083 · S 25083 · rj 383 | On time 1:16 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h09 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 383 | On time 1:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 383 | 1:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 55579 · S 2079 · rj 177 | On time 3:11 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h04 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
rj 177 | 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h47 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 177 | On time 3:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h46 | 7:14 PM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 55591 · S 2091 · rj 385 | On time 5:11 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 385 | On time 5:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 385 | 5:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 55603 · S 2103 · rj 179 | On time 7:11 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h20 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
rj 179 | 7:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 179 | On time 7:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 4h03 | 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2275 · S 31775 · Os 28023 · Sp 1977 | On time 8:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h21 | 5:47 AM Praha Masarykovo nádraží | 4 transfers | |
IC 2275 · S 31775 · Os 28023 · R 671 | On time 8:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h44 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
IC 2275 · S1 · 28023 · R 671 | On time 8:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h44 | 6:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 3 transfers | |
73783 · EC 431 · IC 461 | 8:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 12h37 | 9:14 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
ICE 699 · 16539 · S1 · Bus 28018 | On time 9:27 PM Berlin Hbf | 10h43 | 8:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
ICE 609 · EC 459 | On time 10:24 PM Berlin Hbf | 11h01 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 905 · EC 459 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h57 | 9:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
ICE 905 · 16501 · S1 · 28000 | On time 11:28 PM Berlin Hbf | 9h42 | 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
S 9151 · S 25151 · rj 479 | On time 12:36 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h49 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S 7163 · R 3141 · rj 479 | On time 12:38 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h47 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
3140 · 18401 · EC 459 | Delayed 12:52 AM Berlin Hbf | 8h33 | 7:25 AM 7:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
rj 479 | 1:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h25 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 479 | 1:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h25 | 5:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
21805 · 3700 · 18423 · 18281 | Delayed 3:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 5h57 | 7:25 AM 7:25 AMPrague hlavní nádraží | 4 transfers | |
S 9339 · S 25039 · rj 251 | On time 5:56 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h26 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
453 | 6:11 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h40 | 10:51 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 251 | 6:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h10 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 251 | On time 6:12 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h10 | 10:22 AM Prague-Holešovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
453 | 6:18 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h33 | 10:51 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5531 · S 2031 · rj 387 | On time 7:11 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 387 | On time 7:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 387 | 7:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 11:25 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 55543 · S 2043 · rj 173 | 9:11 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h14 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
RJ 173 | 9:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 173 | 9:28 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h57 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin Hbf to Prague
Trains from Berlin Hbf to Prague run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 174 miles (281 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 174 miles (281 km) |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 4:11 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Österreichische Bundesbahnen from Berlin Hbf to Prague trainsDeutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Österreichische Bundesbahnen trains will get you between Berlin Hbf and Prague from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Alibus
České dráhy
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
FAQs: Trains from Berlin Hbf to Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin Hbf to Prague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin Hbf to Prague
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street.
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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