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Regional museum focused on the history, archaeology, nature, and folk culture of the Poprad and Tatras area. A strong choice for understanding local heritage before exploring the region.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$47
Fastest journey
12 h 51 m
Average duration
15 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
618 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Poprad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Poprad will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Poprad without transferring at least once.
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague)Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Poprad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $44.
Distance: 384 miles (618 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 18m Average total duration Fastest 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Poprad:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Poprad costing on average $62 (€50).
Other travel options to Poprad take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 36m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $154 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $97 (€78). The journey takes 11h 48m versus 8h 29m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Poprad trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague) | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 12h51 | 9:51 PM Poprad-Tatry | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague) | 3:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 13h32 | 4:32 AM Poprad-Tatry | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) · (Berlin -> Prague) | 7:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 19h51 | 2:51 PM Poprad-Tatry | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Berlin to Poprad run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 384 miles (618 km) distance in 12h 36m.
Distance 384 miles (618 km) |
Average train duration 11h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 12h 36m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Poprad’s central square and main urban gathering area, surrounded by shops, civic buildings, and frequent public activity. A practical and lively base for exploring the city center.
Open city viewpoints toward the High Tatras are popular for clear-weather photos and social-media-friendly scenery. Best appreciated at sunrise or late afternoon.
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Generally cheaper than Bratislava and major Western European cities. Accommodation and casual dining are fairly affordable, while tourist-area prices rise in peak Tatras season.
Service is sometimes included, but usually not. In restaurants, 5-10% is customary for good service. Round up in cafés and taxis. Tips are appreciated, not mandatory.
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Poprad-Tatry, Poprad -> Námestie svätého Egídia, Poprad
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