Door-to-door time not modelled. Fastest train 3h47 (Berlin Hbf → Praha hlavní nádraží (via Dresden)), ~8 direct trains/day. Checked 2026-11-01.
The comparison
| Fastest train | 3h47Berlin Hbf → Praha hlavní nádraží (via Dresden) |
|---|---|
| Trains | ~8 direct trains/day (pickthetrain open-data average 7.9/day)České dráhy / DB EuroCity, DB ICE, ÖBB, European Sleeper |
| Flight | No nonstop flight in picktheflight's airline data. |
| Door to door | Door-to-door time not modelled |
Rail is effectively the only direct mode. Night trains listed (Nightjet, European Sleeper) arrive around midnight or mid-morning; not an overnight option for this pair. pickthetrain headline says fastest 3h47; its door-to-door box uses ICE 171 at 3h57.
Questions
Is the train faster than flying from Berlin to Prague?
Door-to-door time not modelled. The fastest train takes 3h47 city centre to city centre; the flight is No nonstop flight in picktheflight's airline data..
How often do trains run from Berlin to Prague?
~8 direct trains/day (pickthetrain open-data average 7.9/day)
Sources: pickthetrain.com, europeansleeper.eu
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