European trains
Trains from Berlin to Prague
Berlin to Prague follows the Elbe for much of its length, leaving Germany through Dresden and the sandstone gorges of Saxon Switzerland before the river leads the train into Bohemia. It is a scenic route and a natural way to move between the German capital and the Czech capital, whether for a city break or as part of a wider central European trip. Live times and fares for your date appear when you search below; the return from Prague is covered on its own page.
Availability and prices are checked live when you search.
- Straight-line distanceabout 280 kmThe rail route is longer; live times appear when you search
- RouteInternationalGermany to Czech Republic
- ReturnCoveredPrague to BerlinTrains from Prague to Berlin →
- Hotels462
- 5-star58
- 4-star226
- 3-star178
About the Berlin to Prague train
Dresden comes after the Brandenburg flatlands, and south of it the valley narrows: cliffs, forest and the river beside the track until the border at Bad Schandau, with Děčín on the Czech side. Sit on the side facing the water if you can. The search results show the times for the date you choose and any change of train, and the crossing into the Czech Republic asks nothing of you beyond the ID the rail operator names. Praha hlavní nádraží, the main station, is at the edge of the New Town, with Wenceslas Square a short walk away and the Old Town square beyond it. Prague is a compact capital with the Vltava running through it, the castle on the hill across the river, and a metro that reaches the outer districts where many hotels sit. Summers are busy; winters are cold and quieter. Hotels under Where to stay in Prague are drawn from the catalogue, and the Czech Republic eSIM plans linked on this page cover data after you leave Germany. For the journey back, Prague to Berlin has its own page on AI Concierge.
Where to stay in Prague
4 of the 462 hotels in the catalogue for Prague. The hotels listed are 12 km from PRG.
Falkensteiner Hotel Prague★★★★★Hotel· Falkensteiner Hotels & ResidencesOpletalova 1402/21 · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Barfrom₹10,460per night, indicative12 km from PRG
ANDAZ PRAGUE, BY HYATT★★★★★Hotel· Hyatt HotelsSenovazne Namesti 976/31 · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Bar12 km from PRG
Cosmopolitan Hotel Prague★★★★★Hotel· SYNXISZlatnicka 3 · Spa · Fitness centre · Restaurant · Wi-Fifrom₹11,809per night, indicative12 km from PRG
Art Nouveau Palace Hotel★★★★★Hotel· WVPanska 12 · Restaurant · Bar · Wi-Fi · Parkingfrom₹8,604per night, indicative12 km from PRG- Prices are indicative: the lowest rate found for 2 adults, 1 night on 10 Jan 2027, in INR, checked 10 Nov 2026. Live prices for your dates appear when you search.
Plan the rest of your trip
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Trains from Berlin to Prague: questions
How far is Prague from Berlin by train?
Berlin and Prague are about 280 km apart in a straight line; the rail route is longer. Live journey times and fares for your date appear when you search trains from Berlin to Prague.
Can I book the return from Prague to Berlin?
Yes. AI Concierge covers Prague to Berlin as well; search each direction for its own times and fares.
Is Berlin to Prague an international train journey?
Yes. Berlin to Prague runs from Germany to Czech Republic, so carry the ID the operator asks for and check entry rules for Czech Republic.
Destination, hotel and service details come from AI Concierge travel data; distances are straight-line. Availability and prices are shown live when you search.