How to travel from Berlin to Prague

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Travel Information from Berlin to Prague

distanceDistance173 miles (279 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$22 - $33
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $22 (€19) • 4 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $33 (€29) • 4 h 4 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSTUDENT AGENCY k. S. 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 route are STUDENT AGENCY k. S. 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.

STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
11:00AM4h30
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
03:30PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$261One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
01:00PM4h30
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
05:30PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$241One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
10:20AM4h05
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
02:25PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$381One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
03:16PM4h08
Berlin Hbf
07:24PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$591One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
05:16PM4h08
Berlin Hbf
09:24PMPrague hlavní nádraží
$591One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
03:40AM5h44
Berlin-Lichtenberg station
09:24AMPrague hlavní nádraží
$431One-way
4 transfers
STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
03:00PM4h30
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
07:30PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:00AM4h25
Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
02:25PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:15PM4h25
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
05:40PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
$291One-way
0 transfers

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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


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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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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Berlin to Prague

Travel on Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper and FlixBus travel to Prague from Berlin at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Berlin and Prague. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Prague

      FAQs: 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. You can take a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Prague is a bus with an average price of $22 (€19).

      This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Prague:

      A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Berlin to Prague costing on average $33 (€29).

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

      Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 5 min of travel time.

      You should expect to travel around 173 miles (279 km) between Berlin and Prague.

      The average frequency per day from Berlin to Prague is:

      • Around 9 buses per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey 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 when traveling from Berlin to Prague:

      • Most travelers catch their bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Prague, Central Train Station.
      • Most travelers catch their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.

      The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Prague:

      • STUDENT AGENCY k. S. FlixBus, Eurolines Deutschland, ArdaTur, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, RACIC, Arda Tur, Comati PSG, Eurolines Switzerland or Student Agency can get you to Prague by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Berlin to Prague for $21 (€18) on Omio.
      • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper or FlixTrain for trains to Prague. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Berlin to Prague tickets on Omio for $29 (€25).

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

      • Direct bus available with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. FlixBus, ArdaTur or Student Agency 9 direct buses per day.

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

      Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Munich or Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
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