4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 $19, and a flight costs an average of $163.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $918 Average price |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 4h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Prague
How to get from Berlin to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:15 AM4h05Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz12:20 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Berlin -> Prague)7:15 PM4h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz11:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH4079+
LH16909:50 AM2h55Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:45 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$10621One-way1 transfer
Other options
rj 3855:28 PM3h57Berlin Hbf9:25 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$941One-way0 transfers- rj 17511:28 AM3h47Berlin Hbf3:15 PMPrague-Holešovice$1101One-way0 transfers
- RJ 17511:28 AM3h47Berlin Hbf3:15 PMPrague-Holešovice$1411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 AM4h20Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:20 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$631One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM4h25Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:40 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$631One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 AM4h25Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz12:40 PMPrague, Central Train Station$631One-way0 transfers
- LO392 · LO5277:45 AM4h20Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$4931One-way1 transfer
LH173 · LH13968:45 AM4h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport1:30 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$5111One-way1 transfer- LO388 · LO52511:20 AM7h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:05 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$4931One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 01
Apr 02
Apr 03
Apr 04
Apr 05
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 20
Apr 21
How to Travel from Berlin to Prague
As the capital cities of two adjoining countries, there are a number of options for traveling from Berlin to Prague. Located less than 300 kilometers from one another, the quickest mode of transport between the cities is via plane, followed by train and then bus. Trains and buses depart from central Berlin and arrive in the center of Prague. Planes depart and arrive at each city's main international airport.
Trains from Berlin to Prague | Buses from Berlin to Prague | Flights from Berlin to Prague
Berlin to Prague Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
|
|---|---|---|---|
|
€19 |
4:20 h |
1 Month Ahead |
|
€35 |
4:25 h |
2 Months Ahead |
|
€125 |
0:50 h |
1 Month Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Berlin to Prague?
Cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Prague
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Prague. Buses traveling from Berlin to Prague depart from Berlin's Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and take approximately 4:20 h to arrive at Prague's UAN Florenc bus station. Over 60 buses travel from Berlin to Prague every day, with the earliest departing at 2:50 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Berlin to Prague include Infobus, Flixbus, Eurolines, and Regiojet.
Fastest way to travel from Berlin to Prague
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Prague. With only 50 minutes of flight time, taking a flight is at least 3:30 h faster than taking the train or bus. Even when traveling to and from Berlin and Prague's airports is taken into account, a flight is still between 35 to 40 minutes faster than traveling from Berlin to Prague by bus or train. Flights traveling from Berlin to Prague depart from either Berlin-Tegel or Berlin-Schönefeld Airport and arrive at Prague's Václav Havel Airport. Both Air Berlin and Czech Airlines travel directly from Berlin to Prague at least 6 times per day.
Most popular way to travel from Berlin to Prague
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Berlin to Prague. Considering that buses and trains take approximately the same amount of time to travel from Berlin to Prague, most travelers choose to save money by taking the bus. However, taking the train is also a popular option for travelers who prefer extra space and want to avoid the airport while traveling from Berlin to Prague.
How to get from Berlin to Prague
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Prague
Travel to Prague 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 Berlin to Prague.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Prague:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Prague costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $143 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Prague costing on average $163 (€132).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 76 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Prague as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, FlixTrain, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Bahn DE, European Sleeper to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, RACIC, Comati PSG, Racic Eurobus to go to Prague by bus.
- Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Prague by flight.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy, Alibus, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Bahn DE, European Sleeper.
- 75 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, RACIC, Comati PSG, Racic Eurobus.
Travelling from Berlin to Prague: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
