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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of S$ 40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of S$ 40, while a flight costs an average of S$ 558.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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S$ 84 Average price | S$ 40 Average price Cheapest | S$ 558 Average price | S$ 98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m 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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Compare ways to travel from Prague to Berlin
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Berlin, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Berlin:
A bus is S$ 45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Berlin costing on average S$ 84.
A bus is S$ 519 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Berlin costing on average S$ 558.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around S$ 84 compared to roughly S$ 98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$ 14. The journey takes 4h 46m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Berlin
How to get from Prague to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
00015012:45 PM 5h10 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 5:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) S$ 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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12:45 PM 5h10 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 5:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) S$ 22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH1691 · LH19581:45 PM 2h55 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 4:40 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport S$ 739 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
R 676 · Os 28015 · S1 · 165366:47 PM 10h52 Prague hlavní nádraží 5:39 AM Berlin Hbf S$ 51 1 One-way 6 transfers- R 678 · RJ 250 · ICE 1970
5:47 PM 4h41 Prague hlavní nádraží 10:28 PM Berlin Hbf S$ 61 1 One-way 2 transfers - R 678 · RJ 250
5:47 PM 5h00 Prague hlavní nádraží 10:47 PM Berlin Hbf S$ 61 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
4:30 PM 4h10 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 8:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz S$ 26 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:30 PM 4h25 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 8:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) S$ 26 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:10 PM 4h30 Prague, Central Train Station 8:40 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz S$ 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
- LO530 · LO387
7:15 AM 3h30 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 10:45 AM Berlin Brandenburg Airport S$ 382 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO528 · LO389
12:55 PM 5h00 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 5:55 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport S$ 382 1 One-way 1 transfer - LO524 · LO389
9:35 AM 8h20 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 5:55 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport S$ 382 1 One-way 1 transfer
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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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€18 |
4:00 h |
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€31 |
4:39 h |
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€96 |
0:50 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Prague to Berlin?
Cheapest way to travel from Prague to Berlin
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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Berlin:
A bus is S$ 45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Berlin costing on average S$ 84.
A bus is S$ 519 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Berlin costing on average S$ 558.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 18m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 63 buses per day.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Comati PSG, Union Ivkoni International to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, Railjet, Renfe to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air, Smartwings, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti to go to Berlin by flight.
- 63 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Comati PSG, Union Ivkoni International.
- 9 direct trains per day with České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn, Alibus, Bentheimer Eisenbahn, Railjet.
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