How to get from Prague to Berlin

How to Get

Jul 15

About traveling from Prague to Berlin

Both Prague and Berlin are among the most interesting and popular travel destinations in Central Europe. 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. 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. 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 Prague to Berlin

If you’re travelling from Prague to Berlin, you have several travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Prague to Berlin. The fastest way to travel from Prague to Berlin is by train or car, though a car is of course the best way to travel from Prague to Berlin since it’s so convenient. There are no direct flights from Prague to Berlin, so with extra stops and airport waiting times it is the slowest and most expensive option.

Prague to Berlin by train

To travel from Prague to Berlin by train, you need to get to Berlin Hbf and purchase a ticket to Krakow Główny, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train is at 6:37 AM, and the last train is at 8:51 PM, with trains departing every 2 hours. The train from Prague to Berlin is operated by Deutsche Bahn, with train tickets from Prague to Berlin costing €20-40 on average for the 4 hour 30 minute trip. The distance from Prague to Berlin is about 350 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Prague to Berlin by bus

To travel from Prague to Berlin by bus, you need to get to either Praha Hlavni Nadrazi or UAN Florenc to buy your tickets, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. Then you will transfer to a few different places in Berlin, like Berlin Tegel Flughafen, ZOB, or Bahnhof. The earliest bus is at 00:55 AM, and the last bus is at 11:59PM, with buses leaving every 45-60 minutes. The bus from Prague to Berlin is run by Flixbus, Eurolines, or Regiojet, with bus tickets from Prague to Berlin costing between €15-22 for the 4 hr 30 min trip. The distance from Prague to Berlin is about 352 kilometers with no changes. All options run direct services.

Prague to Berlin Flight

There are no direct flights from Prague to Berlin.

Prague to Berlin Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Prague to Berlin. 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 Berlin, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!