The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Berlin
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
280 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Berlin will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $50.
Of the 10 trains that leave Prague for Berlin every day 10 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 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 56 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 170
EC 172
EC 378
EC 172
EC 176
EC 172
EC 378
EC 172
EC 378
EC 170Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Prague to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $155.
Distance: 280 km
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$76 Average Price | $34 Average Price Cheapest | $261 Average Price |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 43m Average total duration 10h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Prague to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Berlin trains for today, Sunday, 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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EC 174 | On time 9:28 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h56 | 2:24 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 174 | On time 9:28 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h56 | 2:24 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 378 | On time 11:33 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h51 | 4:24 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 378 | On time 11:33 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h51 | 4:24 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 172 | Delayed 1:33 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h51 | 6:25 pm 6:25 pmBerlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 172 | Delayed 1:33 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h51 | 6:25 pm 6:25 pmBerlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 170 | On time 3:28 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h56 | 8:24 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 170 | On time 3:28 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h56 | 8:24 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
452 | 5:02 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h50 | 9:52 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 458 · ICE 600 | On time 5:28 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h37 | 1:05 am Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 458 · ICE 600 | On time 5:28 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h46 | 1:14 am Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 1 change | |
R 676 · Os 28015 · S 31770 · RE 16536 | On time 5:45 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h29 | 1:14 am Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 4 changes | |
R 676 · RB 28015 · S 1 · RE 16536 | On time 5:45 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h20 | 1:05 am Berlin Hbf | 4 changes | |
R 672 · RB 28020 · S 1 · IC 2274 | 7:45 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 10h56 | 6:41 am Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station | 3 changes | |
R 672 · RB 28020 · S 1+ TL 76539 | 7:45 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 10h43 | 6:28 am Berlin Hbf | 5 changes | |
R 670 · NJ 456 | 10:35 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h36 | 7:11 am Berlin-Lichtenberg station | 1 change | |
| Monday, 10 November | |||||
EC 176 | 7:28 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h56 | 12:24 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 176 | 7:28 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h56 | 12:24 pm Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prague to Berlin
Trains from Prague to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 but you can travel from only $18 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 280 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet from Prague to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Prague and Berlin from $18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
European Sleeper
FlixTrain
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB Nightjet
Bahn DE
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Prague to Berlin train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Prague, you have various train station options to start your route from including Prague hlavní nádraží and Prague-Holešovice. When arriving in Berlin, you can end your route in train stations like Berlin Hbf, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Südkreuz station, Berlin Spandau, Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station and Berlin-Lichtenberg station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prague hlavní nádraží, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Prague and Berlin
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street.
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Boženy Němcové street.
- Ansámbl
- Bad Flash Bar
- Café Sladkovský
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Mars
- Hotel Slavia
- Hotel Nabucco
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and suburban trains
- Tram: Line 6, Line 7, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Praha hlavní nádraží
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant U Kačerova
- Pizza Coloseum Budějovická
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel ILF
- Hotel Oya
- Hotel Pankrác
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access for Metro Line C
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Metro: Line C
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Parking is available at the nearby P+R Běchovice - střed.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- The station is a small stop with basic facilities, primarily serving regional train lines.
- Train: S1 line
- Bus: Several local lines available
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Fook Lam Mun
- Schützen-Wirtin
- Loretta am Wannsee
- Lorettas Almhütte
- Bonverde am Wannsee
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Saigon Kitchen 1985
- Agostino
- Friedhard's
- Genç
- Haus Gotland
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Potsdamer Straße.
- Vapiano
- Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz
- The Curtain Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Crowne Plaza Berlin – Potsdamer Platz
- The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
- Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: shopping and dining area
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, S26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Dante
- Dalinji
- Addis Abeba
- Phan Gia
- Econtel Berlin Charlottenburg
- Aparotel Berlin
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Pizzafabrik.de
- Dolce Vita
- Drachen Bistro
- Linden Grillhaus
- Cafe am Marktplatz
- Sampor-Kaffee-Berlin
- Pizzeria Dilara
- Asia Snack
- Il Nuovo
- El Buen Gusto
- Restaurantschiff Patio
- Da ponte
- Trattoria Fidelia
- Weinwirtschaft in der Akademie der Künste
- Hansablick Garni
- Central Inn
- Ameron Hotel Abion Spreebogen Berlin
- Hotel Tiergarten
- Atrium
- Fero´s Pizzeria
- Zum Bohnsdorfer Eck
- Steakhaus Montero
- Meininger Berlin Airport
- Hotel & Restaurant Plovdiv
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Bei Lydia
- Mammam
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Park Plaza Wallstreet
- Living Hotel Großer Kurfürst
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Living Hotel Berlin-Mitte
- Burger King
- Wok & Grill
- La Laconda
- Viet Bowl
- Vienna House Easy
- Marzano
- Erdo Bistro
- Betriebskantine
- Steakhouse Marzahn
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Eiscafe Eisberg
- Subway
- Espresso House
- The Circus Hotel
- EasyHotel Berlin
- Garden Boutique Hotel
- H+ Hotel Berlin Mitte
- Trattoria Casa Toscana
- Ha Long Bay Restaurant
- Ronnys No 1
- Soul Sushi Berlin Mitte
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- Zweistrom
- Tijuana
- SowohlAlsAuch
- Akemi
- Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East - Prenzlauer Allee
- 1a pension apartment berlin
- Zarenhof
- Konnopke’s Imbiß
- Risa Chicken
- Tijuana
- Kreuzburger
- Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East - Prenzlauer Allee
- 1a pension apartment berlin
- T&c apartments
- City Guesthouse Pension Berlin
- Café Lebensart
- Ristorante Arcimboldo
- The Sixties
- Borkowski's Curry & Chicken
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Melissa
- Hafengarten
- Löcknitz-Forelle Imbiß
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Espresso House
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
- Hangmee
- Restaurant Freischwimmer
- Schneeweiß
- Eatalian
- East Side Hotel
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Hotel Klassik Berlin
- Michelberger Hotel
- La Pergola
- Paella
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- Ivbergs Hotel
- Aspria Spa + Sporting Club + Hotel
- Landmark eco Hotel Berlin
- Caffè Kamee
- Oase Adlershof
- Gerdan's Café
- Esskultur
- Airporthotel Berlin - Adlershof
- ADAPT APARTMENTS Berlin GmbH
- Ristorante Pantalone
- Kaffeehaus Zeltinger
- Lindner & Feinbäckerei
- Adriatic
- Floh
- Trattoria Gioachino
- Restaurant Scheune
- Waldmeister
- Asiagourmet
- Bistro Bonjour
- Thang Long
- Center-Grill
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Su Nuraghe
- Restaurant Villa Rixdorf
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Café Nord
- Berliner Grillhaus
- El Pasto
- Chinarestaurant Hey Cheuk Lau
- Gabana
- Café Schlacht
- Seestern
- Taverna Pikilia
- Aao Ji Restaurant
- Asteria
- Ratskeller Köpenick
- Pizzawerk
- Fisherman's
- Trattoria Monticchiello
- Marians Imbiss
- Ristorante Da Guiliano
- Alt Tegel
- Schleusenkrug
- Weinwirtschaft in der Akademie der Künste
- Café Viktoria
- Marjan Grill
- Hansablick Garni
- Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku'damm
- Novum Style Hotel Berlin-Centrum
- SO/ Berlin Das Stue
- Lagunen-Eck
- Ristorante Da Giovanni
- Püttbaude
- Kiez-Bäckerei
- Kölle Pizza
- Asia Snack
- Kösk Frühstück & Café
- Estrel Berlin
- Döner Zimmer
- Café Kent
- Silber Cafe Bar
- Balgaran 2
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Papa Grill
- Bahar Restaurant
- Haupt Grill
- Parkcafé Pusteblume
- Pension Senta
- Hotel Atlas
- Taverna Athos
- Mario
- Pino
- Parkcafé Pusteblume
- Pension Senta
- Hotel Atlas
- Madflats
- Cancún
- Rocco
- Palace
- Opera Italiana
- Brandies Hotel Berlin Messe
- Hotel Amelie
- Queen’s Park Hotel
- Hotel Kaiser
- Mario
- Heidelbeere
- Vuisine
- Schnitzelei
- Arema
- Darbar
- Beussel Grill
- Pizzeria Europa
- Alfa Hotel Berlin
- Sickinger Hof
- Hotel garni Aaberna
- Excellent Apartments
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Kiez-Bäckerei
- Su Nuraghe
- Estrel Berlin
- Papa Grill
- Tumabé
- DoubleEye
- Yogi-Haus
- Hotel Schöneberg
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