Travel Information from Berlin to Prague
| 173 miles (279 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $14 - $28 | |
| Bus • $14 (€13) • 4 h 15 min | |
| Train • $28 (€25) • 4 h 7 min | |
| FlixBus 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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How to get from Berlin to Prague by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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OS228 · OS645Other options
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IC 495 · EC 459
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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 |
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€35 |
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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

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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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Prague
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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.
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