The average train between Bern and Prague takes 16h 59m and the fastest train takes 13h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Prague. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Bern and Prague. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Prague at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 16h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Prague? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Prague. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Prague station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
Bern to Prague train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Prague train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Book your Bern to Prague train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Prague is 620.6 km. The road distance is 995 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, and Schwandorf in around 13h 24m.