How to get from Berlin to Prague

Berlin and Prague

About traveling from Berlin to Prague

Both Berlin and Prague are among the most interesting and popular travel destinations in Central Europe. Enjoy the diverse art scene of Germany’s capital city, Berlin, and view unique 20th century sights like the Berlin Wall and the once-divided Brandenburg Gate, a modern symbol of reunification following the Cold War. Prague, “the City of a Hundred Spires”, boasts a captivating Old Town Square with stunning baroque architecture, gothic buildings, and the impressive medieval Astronomical Clock as well as abundant Cold War history of its own.From Berlin to Prague there are many captivating sites, including the King of Prussia’s summer palace Sanssouci, the unmissable Meissen, the fairytale-like Moritzburg Castle, the once-destroyed and beautiful rebuilt Dresden, architectural quirks at Weesenstein, and the profoundly moving Terezin Prison and Concentration Camp. However, the only way to experience these sites is to book a private car transfer with Daytrip.

How to get from Berlin to Prague

If you’re travelling from Berlin to Prague, you have several travel options. For travelers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Prague. The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Prague is by train or car, though a car is of course the best way to travel from Berlin to Prague since it’s so convenient. There are no direct flights from Berlin to Prague, making this the most complicated option.

Berlin to Prague by train

To travel from Berlin to Prague by train, you need to get to Berlin Hbf and purchase a ticket to Praha hlavni nadrazi, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train is at 6:46 AM, and the last train is at 18:22 PM, with trains departing just 6 times a day every 2 hours. Any other trains require up to 4 changes. The train from Berlin to Prague  is operated by Deutsche Bahn, with train tickets from Berlin to Prague costing €20-40 on average for the 4 hr 30 minute trip. The distance from Berlin to Prague is about 600 kilometers. Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Berlin to Prague by bus

To travel from Berlin to Prague by bus, there are many different stations you can depart from. Most buses leave from Berlin ZOB or Berlin Südkreuz and transfer to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi or UAN Florenc. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 00:59 AM, and the last bus is at 11:59PM with 1-2 buses running every 45 minutes. The bus from Berlin to Prague is run mostly by Flixbus or Regiojet, with bus tickets from Berlin to Prague costing between €14-36 for the 4 hr 40 min trip. The distance from Berlin to Prague is about 352 kilometers for a direct transfer.

Berlin to Prague Flight

There are no direct flights from Berlin to Prague.

Berlin to Prague Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Berlin to Prague. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Prague, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!

Book a Private Car Transfer from Berlin to Prague

Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from Prague to Berlin

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