How to travel from Prague to Berlin

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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 €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. 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 €16, and a flight costs an average of €128.

Distance: 173 miles (280 km)

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€45

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€25

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€266

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from Prague to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

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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)
08:30AM4h15
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
12:45PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$341One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Regiojet(Prague -> Berlin)
08:30AM4h15
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
12:45PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

České dráhyrj 174
02:41PM3h48
Prague-Holešovice
06:29PMBerlin Hbf
$741One-way
0 transfers

Other options

European Sleeper452
06:00PM4h56
Prague hlavní nádraží
10:56PMBerlin Hbf
$421One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJ 178
08:31AM4h00
Prague hlavní nádraží
12:31PMBerlin Hbf
$771One-way
0 transfers
České dráhyrj 178
08:31AM4h00
Prague hlavní nádraží
12:31PMBerlin Hbf
$811One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Prague -> Berlin)
08:30AM4h30
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:00PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
$341One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Prague -> Berlin)
10:30AM4h15
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
02:45PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$421One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Prague -> Berlin)
12:30PM4h15
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
04:45PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
$341One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO528 · LO389
12:55PM5h00
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
05:55PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3021One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO524 · LO389
09:35AM8h20
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
05:55PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3021One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO526 · LO387
07:35PM15h10
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
10:45AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
$3021One-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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€18

4:00 h

1 Month Ahead

trains

€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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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Prague to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Berlin including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Berlin is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Berlin costing on average $25 (€20).

A bus is $141 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Berlin costing on average $161 (€128).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 30m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

The distance from Prague to Berlin is approximately 173 miles (280 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Berlin is:
  • Around 73 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Berlin:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, ArdaTur, RACIC, Comati PSG, Pražská integrovaná doprava to go to Berlin by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, European Sleeper, BlaBlaCar, FlixTrain, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, ÖBB | Railjet, European Sleeper to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Eurowings to go to Berlin by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 72 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, ArdaTur, RACIC, Comati PSG.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, European Sleeper, BlaBlaCar, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, ÖBB | Railjet, European Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.
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