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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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $742 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Prague:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Prague costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $709 (€573) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Prague costing on average $742 (€599).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
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.
(Berlin -> Prague)1:15 PM4h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz5:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Berlin -> Prague)1:15 PM4h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz5:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
rj 3855:28 PM3h57Berlin Hbf9:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2275 · S1 · 28023 · R 6718:26 PM9h44Berlin Hbf6:10 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$351One-way3 transfers
- IC 2179 · rj 10177 · rj 1772:26 PM4h49Berlin Hbf7:15 PMPrague-Holešovice$391One-way2 transfers
- rj 1797:28 PM4h03Berlin Hbf11:31 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$471One-way0 transfers
- (Berlin -> Prague)11:15 AM4h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz3:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$271One-way0 transfers
- (Berlin -> Prague)3:15 PM4h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$271One-way0 transfers
- (Berlin -> Prague)5:15 PM4h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$271One-way0 transfers
- LO392 · LO5277:45 AM4h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2941One-way1 transfer
- LO392 · LO5297:45 AM13h55Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:40 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2941One-way1 transfer
- LO388 · LO52511:15 AM7h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$3411One-way1 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 |
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€19 |
4:20 h |
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€35 |
4:25 h |
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€125 |
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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 $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Prague costing on average $63 (€51).
A bus is $709 (€573) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Prague costing on average $742 (€599).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 27m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 77 buses per day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 9 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 Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Prague by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar, RACIC, Comati PSG to go to Prague by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Prague by train.
- 75 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, BlaBlaCar, RACIC, Comati PSG.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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