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The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Prague

Showing times and prices for 19 Jul

Cheapest price

£64

Average price

£76

Fastest journey

4 h

Average duration

4 h 2 m

Trains per day

Distance

280 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin to Prague will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Berlin for Prague every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 280 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

EC 175

13:234h00

Berlin Hbf

17:23Prague hlavní nádraží

£641One-way

0 changes

EC 179

17:164h07

Berlin Hbf

21:23Prague hlavní nádraží

£641One-way

0 changes

FlixTrain+ FlixBus

FlixBus

16:005h40

Berlin Hbf

21:40Praha, ÚAN Florenc

£641One-way

1 change

EC 177

15:234h00

Berlin Hbf

19:23Prague hlavní nádraží

£731One-way

0 changes

EC 379

11:194h04

Berlin Hbf

15:23Prague hlavní nádraží

£781One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. 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 coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £27.

Distance: 280 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£75 Average Price	£24 Average Price Cheapest
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

Live departures

Berlin to Prague train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 18 July

Last updated at 17:24

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
EC 259	On time 21:53 Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station	5h30	03:23 Prague hlavní nádraží	0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 July
EC 173	On time 07:23 Berlin Hbf	4h00	11:23 Prague hlavní nádraží	0 changesdirect
EC 379	On time 09:19 Berlin Hbf	4h04	13:23 Prague hlavní nádraží	0 changesdirect
EC 175	On time 11:23 Berlin Hbf	4h00	15:23 Prague hlavní nádraží	0 changesdirect
EC 177	On time 13:23 Berlin Hbf	4h00	17:23 Prague hlavní nádraží	0 changesdirect
FlixTrain+FlixBus	14:00 Berlin Hbf	5h40	19:40 Praha, ÚAN Florenc	1 change
EC 179	On time 15:16 Berlin Hbf	4h07	19:23 Prague hlavní nádraží	0 changesdirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Berlin to Prague?

The best time to book your train from Berlin to Prague is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Berlin to Prague route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Berlin to Prague per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Berlin to Prague.

Trains

from £28

Coaches

from £22

ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Berlin to Prague

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Pro

Hygiene

Staff

Punctuality

Cons

Price

Need to change

Volume

I recently took a trip from Berlin to Prague with Deutsche Bahn. The staff on the train were very friendly. They were very nice and always had a smile on their face. Hygiene was extremely well taken care of and the toilets were very clean. The train also arrived in Prague on time. However, I found the price very high. There were many changes of trains, which made the journey difficult. It was also very noisy on the train, so I felt uncomfortable. Overall, it was fine.

Pro

Reliable

Quick

Cons

None

The ride was super nice and pleasant. Through beautiful countryside. It's worth doing the tour just for the scenery. We sat in a small compartment. Everyone was friendly and it is much more pleasant than travelling by car. We were able to work very well in our small compartment. Wifi was good most of the time, but there were periods where it didn't work. Booked spontaneously. Still a good price. Toilets were a bit old, but okay!

Pro

Great food

Best connection without changing trains

Nice, Czech staff

Cons

In fact no disadvantage

Whenever I go to Prague with my girlfriend or friends, we use the old German IC trains from Berlin to Prague. You can get to Prague in 4.5 hours without changing trains. You can eat delicious goulash and Czech specialities in the board restaurant. The staff doesn't speak perfect German, but it's good enough for ordering. The train is much faster than you would get there by car. And it's also much cheaper.

Pro

On time

Comfortable

Acid

Good value

Cons

A little warm in the compartment

No stop at the main station

The train arrived on time and was pissed off. It was an old Czech Railways Eurocity model, which is common on the route. The toilet was also sour. The staff at the check called. The train arrived a few minutes late and unfortunately did not stop in Prague main station, but a little outside.

Pro

Fast connection

Favourable transport route

No toll costs

Cons

None

I travelled from Berlin to Prague (Praha) on the EC 175 and am extremely satisfied with the journey. The journey is extremely relaxed and it only takes 4 hours and 20 minutes to get from the main station to the main station. The on-board restaurant serves delicious Chechen food such as goulash. It's definitely a very cheap way to travel and has the best carbon footprint. I only travel to Prague by train.

Pro

Price

Personnel

Wifi connection

Volume

Cons

Hygiene

Changeover requirements

Booking options

My journey from Berlin to Prague was amazingly good. The price was great as it was cheap and good value for money. I found the value for money fascinating. The staff were very friendly, polite and respectful to their guests. I had a few queries during the journey. These were clarified by the staff. They also always had a big smile on their faces. The wifi was efficient, stable and fast. This meant I could be entertained, make calls and get work done on my laptop. The volume on the train was appropriate and optimal. However, only minimal attention was paid to hygiene, as the toilets and seats were not clean and hygienic. There were also several transfers, which made the journey more difficult. I found the reservation options unclear and complicated. But overall it was a good journey!

Journey information

Overview: Train from Berlin to Prague

Germany

Czechia

Trains from Berlin to Prague run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Distance

280 km

Average train duration

4h 5m

Cheapest ticket price

£27

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

4h 7m

First train

00:03

Last train

23:58

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper and FlixTrain trains Berlin to Prague

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper and FlixTrain train tickets to Prague from Berlin from £16 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Prague train.

Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Prague train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: £22

European Sleeper is a Belgian-Dutch train company launched in 2021 which operates night train services between Berlin and Prague. Germany to Belgium is connected by night train three times a week which is expected to increase to a daily service and extend to cities like Dresden and Prague. Select from seats, couchettes, and sleeper options. With the couchettes you get free drinks and power plugs, and with the sleeper option you get power plugs as well as free meals. All tickets are Flex Night meaning you can cancel up to 48 hours in advance and they are non-exchangeable.

Train information from Berlin to Prague with European Sleeper:

Average Duration: 4 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: £35

FlixTrain is a German train company which is part of FlixMobility, the company who own FlixBus. Since 2018, FlixMobility has also offered the option of train travel to some of the largest German cities like Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Berlin including trains from Berlin to Prague. FlixTrain has high speed comfortable trains with a guaranteed seat, foot space, reading lamp and a luggage rack to store your belongings as well as sockets on most trains and free Wi-Fi for all passengers. The most popualr routes in Germany for FlixTrain are from Berlin to Hamburg, Frankfurt to Stuttgart and Cologne to Hamburg. They also offer trains on the Sotckholm to Gothenburg route in Sweden.

FlixTrain from Berlin to Prague train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: £32

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost train providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance train at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight trains on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long train journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Berlin to Prague train information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 4 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £16
FlixBus frequency: 4 a day

Travelling by Train from Berlin to Prague

Trains from Berlin to Prague are run by Deutsche Bahn and run on average once every two hours during the weekdays. Most trains are direct and take around 4hrs to arrive into Prague.

Know before you go:

Trains from Berlin to Prague are run by Deutsche Bahn.

The average journey duration is 4hrs long, although some journeys can take up to 7hrs to complete.

Trains run from Berlin to Prague from just past 04:18 until 19:28, although times may vary.

Trains run once every two hours on average, later in the evening, or early in the morning, this may decrease further.

Trains depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arrive into Praha hlavní nádraží.

Berlin to Prague Train Schedule

Departure Time	Departure Station	Arrival Station	Journey Time
04:27	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague hlavní nádraží	05:00 h
07:03	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague hlavní nádraží	04:24 h
09:04	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague hlavní nádraží	04:23 h
11:04	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague hlavní nádraží	4:23 h
13:03	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague hlavní nádraží	04:24 h
15:04	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague hlavní nádraží	04:23 h
17:04	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague hlavní nádraží	04:23 h
19:27	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague Masarykovo N.	10:35 h
21:02	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague Masarykovo N.	11:00 h
21:30	Berlin Hauptbahnof	Prague Masarykovo N.	10:32 h

Tips for Booking Cheap Trains from Berlin to Prague

To get the best price it's important to book as far in advance as possible as prices climb as tickets sell out.
If you’re able to purchase a non-flexible fare, this will also save you money. This means travelling on a particular train at a particular time.
Travelling on a Wednesday is considerably cheaper than a Friday, so if you can start your holiday early, the travel costs could be cheaper.
Avoid travelling at peak commuter trains, even if you’re travelling internationally, these will be the most expensive times.

Coach Station Information and Getting to the City Centre

Departing from Berlin: Berlin Hauptbahnhof station, or the main station, has a wide range of amenities for travellers who plan to take a train from Berlin to Prague. It is conveniently located in Europaplatz, in the business district in the heart of the city. There are direct links to the Berlin S-Bahn network, and it takes just 10 minutes to reach Berlin Hauptbahnhof from Alexanderplatz or Station Zoo. Buses and trams also stop close to the main station and taxis are readily available. The station is very large, with many platforms, so it’s advised that travellers arrive with enough time to located the correct departure platform.

Arriving in Prague: Praha hlavní nádraí or Praha hl.n is very close to Wenceslas Square in the centre of the city and is the arrival point for the train from Berlin to Prague. The Metro (line C) connects with the station, enabling passengers to reach other parts of the city easily, and buses stop nearby. Taxis are available but passengers should ensure that they are official before getting in.

FAQs: Berlin to Prague train

FAQs: Travel by train from Berlin 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.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Prague can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin to Prague is £55; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Berlin to Prague train time is 4 h 7 min covering the 173 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Berlin to Prague leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Berlin to Prague leaves at 21: 28.

Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day from Berlin to Prague with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, Bahn DE or Hungarian Railways (MÁV). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the journey from Berlin to Prague you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, Bahn DE or Hungarian Railways (MÁV). Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Berlin and Prague on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Yes, you can take a night train from Berlin to Prague with European Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your route from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Südkreuz station, Berlin Spandau, Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station and Berlin-Lichtenberg station. When arriving in Prague, you can end your route in train stations like Prague hlavní nádraží and Prague-Holešovice.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.6 miles (5.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Prague hlavní nádraží, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Prague from Berlin is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 7 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Berlin to Prague is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Berlin to Prague including taking a coach or train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Prague

Berlin

Prague

The major train station for departures in Berlin is Berlin Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Hbf for your trip from Berlin to Prague.

Berlin Hbf Wifi