How to travel from Prague to Bern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Bern

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, while a flight costs an average of $454.

Distance: 385 miles (621 km)

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$454

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$191

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$82

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$237

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5h 4m

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3h 4m

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11h 33m

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11h 3m

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30m

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11h 56m

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11h 26m

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7h 46m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Bern is a bus with an average price of $82 (€67).

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

A bus is $109 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Bern costing on average $191 (€156).

A bus is $372 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Bern costing on average $454 (€371).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 33m.

Bus takes on average 11h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Bern among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 42m sooner (3h 4m by flight vs 7h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $454 (€371) compared to roughly $237 (€194) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Prague to Bern

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM10h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    6:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM10h55
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    6:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $551One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU27572
    7:15 PM1h20
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    8:35 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1301One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEX 358 · 3568 · 88618 · ICE 1064
    9:35 AM11h51
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    9:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $721One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEX 356 · 3572 · 88620 · ICE 266
    11:35 AM11h39
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    11:14 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $841One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEX 356 · 3572 · 88620 · ICE 266
    11:35 AM11h51
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    11:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof
    $841One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 PM12h05
    Prague, Central Train Station
    4:20 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:00 PM12h20
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    4:20 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:45 PM12h40
    Praha, Na Knížecí
    6:25 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1350 · KL1943
    6:00 AM3h45
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2201One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1354 · KL1947
    11:15 AM6h40
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    5:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2201One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1350 · KL1945
    6:00 AM7h55
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2201One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Bern

Travel to Bern 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 Bern.

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There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Bern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Bern is a bus with an average price of $82 (€67).

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

A bus is $109 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Bern costing on average $191 (€156).

A bus is $372 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Bern costing on average $454 (€371).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Bern is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Bern take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 33m.

Bus takes on average 11h 56m.

The distance from Prague to Bern is approximately 385 miles (621 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Bern is:
  • Around 25 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Bern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
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 KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Air France, KLM, easyJet to go to Bern by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, ČSAD Tišnov, FlixBus to go to Bern by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Bern by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Bern with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, ČSAD Tišnov, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Bern often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Paris, Zurich, Interlaken, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Bern, you can take a guided tour of the Federal Palace, explore the Bern Historical Museum and the Einstein Museum, and wander through the charming streets of the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Visit the Zentrum Paul Klee for art by Swiss painter Paul Klee, and enjoy a walk along the Aare River. Don't miss the Zytglogge, a medieval clock tower with an astronomical clock, and the Bundeshaus. You can also visit BearPark, admire the Gothic-style Bern Cathedral, and enjoy the views from Rosengarten.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Bern is ideal to explore its historic Old Town, visit the Bear Park, and enjoy the Rosengarten and local museums.
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