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Berlin → Prague · EC (DB / ČD)
Berlin → Prague
The Elbe valley express: a direct Eurocity from Berlin Hauptbahnhof along the river through Saxony and the Bohemian sandstone cliffs straight into Prague. Two capitals, one seat, no airport.
≈4h 10Duration
0Transfers
5.5×CO₂ vs flying
From €30Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€19–40
Booked this week€80–95
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin → Prague | EC (DB / ČD) | ≈4h 10 |
Pass advice
Pass advice
Sit on the right heading south: the Elbe canyon between Pirna and Děčín is the highlight.
Passport checks add 10–20 minutes at the Czech border — total journey is still door to door.
Berlin Super Sparpreis fares from €18 if you book a couple of weeks out.