How to travel from Prague to Berlin, Germany

The distance between Prague and Berlin is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Prague to Berlin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byCzech Railways+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus].

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Berlin.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance346km (215 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Berlin

There are several options for getting from Prague to Berlin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Prague and Berlin is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Prague and Berlin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Berlin is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Berlin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Berlin. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prague and Berlin with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 10m.

Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Railjet run train services between Prague and Berlin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Berlin. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Berlin with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 5hrs.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Berlin. Buses run hourly and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Berlin. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Berlin. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Berlin. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Berlin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Prague to Berlin

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Berlin

Transport options from Prague to Berlin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€21($21)
every 2 hours365km (227 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€21($21)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€62($62)
on demand346km (215 miles)

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Airports near Berlin

The following major airports near Berlin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Berlin
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Berlin
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Berlin