How to travel from Prague to Berlin

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Travel Information between Prague and Berlin

distanceDistance173 miles (279 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$13 - $27
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $13 (€12) • 3 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $13 (€12) • 3 h 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

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

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from Prague to Berlin

How to get from Prague to Berlin by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Prague to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Regiojet(Prague -> Berlin)
10:30AM4h30
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
03:00PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Ourbus
05:00AM6h00
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:00AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$221One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h00
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
12:00PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$431One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche BahnEC 176
08:28AM4h15
Prague hlavní nádraží
12:43PMBerlin Hbf
$611One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnEC 170
04:28PM4h15
Prague hlavní nádraží
08:43PMBerlin Hbf
$551One-way
0 transfers
European SleeperES452
06:02PM4h41
Prague, Central Train Station
10:43PMBerlin, Lichtenberg
$611One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Prague -> Berlin)
06:30AM4h30
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:00AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$331One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Prague -> Berlin)
08:30AM4h30
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:00PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$401One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h20
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
12:20PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$431One-way
0 transfers

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How to Travel from Prague to Berlin

The fastest way to reach Berlin from Prague is to travel by bus. Frequent buses operate between the two cities and take just under 4 hours to achieve the distance. Travelers can also choose to travel to Berlin by train, as there are regular train services that run between the cities and take just under 5 hours in duration. Alternatively, passengers may choose to fly with one of the airlines that travel between Prague Václav Havel Airport and Berlin Tegel Airport in about 4 hours.

Trains from Prague to Berlin | Buses from Prague to Berlin | Flights from Prague to Berlin

Prague to Berlin Travel Comparison

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Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€18

4:00 h

1 Month Ahead

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€31

4:39 h

2 Months Ahead

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€96

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What is the best way to travel from Prague to Berlin?

Cheapest way to travel from Prague to Berlin


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Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Prague to Berlin. Buses traveling from Prague to Berlin depart from Prague's UAN Florenc bus station and take approximately 4 hours to arrive at Berlin's Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB). Over 80 buses travel from Prague to Berlin every day, with the earliest bus departing at 3:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Prague to Berlin include Infobus, Flixbus, Eurolines, Regiojet, and ArdaTur.


Fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin


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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin. Flights travel from Prague's Václav Havel Airport and arrive at either Berlin-Tegel or Berlin-Schönefeld Airport after 50 minutes of flight time. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin when traveling to and from Prague and Berlin's airports is factored into the total travel time. 6 direct flights travel from Prague to Berlin every day, with the first departing at 6:30 a.m. Airlines that travel from Prague to Berlin include Air Berlin and Czech Airlines.


Most popular way to travel from Prague to Berlin


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Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Prague to Berlin. Buses traveling from Prague to Berlin are approximately 40 minutes faster than taking the train while also being €13 cheaper on average. Similarly, while taking a flight is 15 minutes faster than traveling from Prague to Berlin by bus, most travelers choose the bus which is €78 cheaper on average.


How to get from Prague to Berlin

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Prague to Berlin, 54,25% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Prague to Berlin and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Prague to Berlin

FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and European Sleeper will get you to Berlin from Prague at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Prague to Berlin travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

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