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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 an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, while a flight costs an average of €405.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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€57 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest | €405 Average price | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Prague
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Prague, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Prague:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Prague costing on average €57.
A bus is €378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Prague costing on average €405.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 4h 42m versus 4h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Prague
How to get from Berlin to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
00015011:30 AM 5h10 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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11:30 AM 5h10 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) 4:40 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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OS6451:15 PM 2h55 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 4:10 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport €602 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
4536:05 AM 4h49 Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station 10:54 AM Prague hlavní nádraží €30 1 One-way 0 transfers- rj 179
7:28 PM 4h03 Berlin Hbf 11:31 PM Prague hlavní nádraží €32 1 One-way 0 transfers 
IC 60408 · ICE 1657 · S1 · 280008:52 PM 12h18 Berlin Hbf 9:10 AM Prague hlavní nádraží €33 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus
6:20 PM 4h05 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 10:25 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:20 PM 4h10 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 4:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc €15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:20 PM 4h15 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 11:35 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc €15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LH179 · LH1396
10:40 AM 3h20 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 2:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport €350 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH193 · LH1400
5:40 PM 4h30 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 10:10 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport €350 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH173 · LH1396
8:40 AM 5h20 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 2:00 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport €350 1 One-way 1 transfer
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How to Travel from Berlin to Prague
As the capital cities of two adjoining countries, there are a number of options for traveling from Berlin to Prague. Located less than 300 kilometers from one another, the quickest mode of transport between the cities is via plane, followed by train and then bus. Trains and buses depart from central Berlin and arrive in the center of Prague. Planes depart and arrive at each city's main international airport.
Trains from Berlin to Prague | Buses from Berlin to Prague | Flights from Berlin to Prague
Berlin to Prague Travel Comparison
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€19 |
4:20 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€35 |
4:25 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€125 |
0:50 h |
1 Month Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Prague?
Cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Prague
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Prague. Buses traveling from Berlin to Prague depart from Berlin's Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and take approximately 4:20 h to arrive at Prague's UAN Florenc bus station. Over 60 buses travel from Berlin to Prague every day, with the earliest departing at 2:50 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Berlin to Prague include Infobus, Flixbus, Eurolines, and Regiojet.
Fastest way to travel from Berlin to Prague
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Prague. With only 50 minutes of flight time, taking a flight is at least 3:30 h faster than taking the train or bus. Even when traveling to and from Berlin and Prague's airports is taken into account, a flight is still between 35 to 40 minutes faster than traveling from Berlin to Prague by bus or train. Flights traveling from Berlin to Prague depart from either Berlin-Tegel or Berlin-Schönefeld Airport and arrive at Prague's Václav Havel Airport. Both Air Berlin and Czech Airlines travel directly from Berlin to Prague at least 6 times per day.
Most popular way to travel from Berlin to Prague
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Berlin to Prague. Considering that buses and trains take approximately the same amount of time to travel from Berlin to Prague, most travelers choose to save money by taking the bus. However, taking the train is also a popular option for travelers who prefer extra space and want to avoid the airport while traveling from Berlin to Prague.
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Prague:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Prague costing on average €57.
A bus is €378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Prague costing on average €405.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 68 buses per day.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 12 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, braathens regional aviation, CitizenPlane to go to Prague by flight.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, Railjet, Regional-Express to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Comati PSG, Union Ivkoni International to go to Prague by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, Railjet.
- 67 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Comati PSG, Union Ivkoni International.
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