How to travel from Prague to Bern

Travel from Prague, Czechia to Bern, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Bern from Prague restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Bern, Switzerland from Prague?

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
• COVID-19 test required after arrival, between day 4 and day 7
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Bern, Switzerland?

The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 1/20/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Prague and Bern closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Prague, Czechia from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Prague, Czechia from Bern, Switzerland?

Reentering Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Prague from Bern?

• Negative COVID-19 test within 2 days before arrival and testing upon arrival
• Unvaccinated travellers are required to take a PCR test between days 5 and 7 after arrival
• Travellers vaccinated with the booster shot (3rd dose) are exempt from providing a COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Which rules do I need to follow in Prague, Czechia regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Czechia must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 1/20/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Prague from Bern here.

There are 3 ways that you can travel between Prague and Bern. You can take a flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Bern is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $46 (€38) compared to other travel options to Bern:

Taking a train is usually $96 (€80) less than taking a flight to Bern, which costs on average $142 (€118) for the same trip.

Taking a train is usually $39 (€33) less than taking a bus to Bern, which costs on average $85 (€71) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Prague to Bern is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 10 h 30 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 11 h 18 min   on average.

The Prague to Bern distance is around 384 miles (620 km).

The average frequency per day from Prague to Bern is:

• Around 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Prague to Bern as scheduled services by flight, bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Prague to Bern:

• Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Prague to Bern depart from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Bern, Schutzenmatte Hbf.
• Most travelers take a train from Prague, Praha, Zličín to Bern, Bahnhof Postautostation.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Bern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Bern by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Cityline Prague to Bern tickets on Omio for $142 (€118).
• ČSAD Tišnov can take you to Bern by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for ČSAD Tišnov from Prague to Bern for $85 (€71).
• Deutsche Bahn with connection can take you to Bern by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn with connection from Prague to Bern for $46 (€38).

Before traveling from Prague to Bern, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this trip is costing $142 (€118) one way on average.
• A bus ticket for this journey is costing $85 (€71) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this trip costs on average $46 (€38) one way.

But we recommend booking Prague to Bern tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.