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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $213.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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$69 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $435 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Berlin:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Berlin costing on average $69 (€55).
A bus is $401 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Berlin costing on average $435 (€352).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
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 PM5h10Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:55 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 00015012:45 PM5h10Praha, ÚAN Florenc5:55 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LO530 · LO3877:10 AM3h25Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:35 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
Other options
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FlixTrain3:30 AM5h18Prague, Central Train Station8:48 AMBerlin Spandau$331One-way1 transfer 
rj 2505:38 PM5h09Prague-Holešovice10:47 PMBerlin Hbf$531One-way0 transfers- rj 1742:41 PM3h48Prague-Holešovice6:29 PMBerlin Hbf$731One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM5h25Praha, ÚAN Florenc10:25 PMBerlin, Alexanderplatz$301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain3:30 AM5h04Prague, Central Train Station8:34 AMBerlin Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain3:30 AM5h18Prague, Central Train Station8:48 AMBerlin Spandau$331One-way1 transfer
- LO526 · LO3877:40 PM14h55Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:35 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
- LO522 · LO3876:00 PM16h35Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:35 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2901One-way1 transfer
- LO528 · LO38712:45 PM21h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:35 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2901One-way1 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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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€18 |
4:00 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€31 |
4:39 h |
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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
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 $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Berlin costing on average $69 (€55).
A bus is $401 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Berlin costing on average $435 (€352).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 73 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Berlin as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, FlixTrain, České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Berlin by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings to go to Berlin by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, RACIC, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Comati PSG to go to Berlin by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, České dráhy (ČD), ÖBB | Railjet.
- 72 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, RACIC, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni, Comati PSG.
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