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Travel Information from Berlin to Prague

Distance173 miles (279 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$14 - $28
Cheapest modeBus • $14 (€13) • 4 h 15 min
Fastest modeTrain • $28 (€25) • 4 h 7 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus or train to travel 173 miles (279 km) between Berlin and Prague. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Prague.

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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.

Regiojet(Berlin -> Prague)
09:00AM4h30
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
01:30PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Berlin -> Prague)
05:00PM4h30
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
09:30PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS228 · OS645
01:15PM2h45
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
04:00PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$6311One-way
1 transfer

Other options

České dráhyEC 179
04:56PM4h27
Berlin Hbf
09:23PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$521One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 179
04:56PM4h27
Berlin Hbf
09:23PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$621One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 495 · EC 459
10:25PM10h58
Berlin Hbf
09:23AMPrague hlavní nádraží
$681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM4h05
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
12:20PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$391One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Berlin -> Prague)
11:00AM4h30
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
03:30PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h20
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
12:20PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$391One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings EW8046 · EW9772
06:20PM3h25
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
09:45PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$1631One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9043 · EW9772
04:30PM5h15
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
09:45PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$1631One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO390 · LO529
06:40PM3h05
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
09:45PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
$3001One-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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€19

4:20 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€35

4:25 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€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


cheap

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


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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


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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.


How to get from Berlin to Prague

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Berlin to Prague there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 52,97% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Berlin to Prague. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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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 2 travel options from Berlin to Prague: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Prague from Berlin is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€13).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Prague:

Taking a bus costs $14 (€12) less than taking a train, which costs on average $28 (€25) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Berlin and Prague is by train, which takes on average 4 h 7 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 15 min on average.

The distance from Berlin to Prague is approximately 173 miles (279 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Prague is:

  • Around 65 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Prague:

  • Buses most often depart from Berlin at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Prague at Prague, Central Train Station.
  • Trains from Berlin to Prague most often leave from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Prague:

  • You can travel between Berlin and Prague by bus with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Ourbus, RACIC or Racic Eurobus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $14 (€13) with Ourbus from Berlin to Prague.
  • You can travel by train from Berlin to Prague with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) or Bahn DE, and you can find Hungarian Railways (MÁV) Berlin to Prague tickets for $16 (€14) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Prague with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Prague with FlixBus, ArdaTur or Racic Eurobus with 63 direct buses per day.
  • You can find 6 direct trains per day to take to Prague with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) or Bahn DE.

Direct services to Prague tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers traveling from Berlin to Prague don't make Prague their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Prague are Vienna, Budapest, Munich or Dresden, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Prague to any of these top destinations today!
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