Comparison · Berlin vs Prague · Germany / Czechia
Berlin vs Prague
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Berlin for Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and free sights; choose Prague for Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and lower day-to-day costs. Prague is generally less expensive, and the two are about 281 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 281 km
- Less expensive
- Prague
- Best time for Berlin
- May–September
- Best time for Prague
- May–June and September
Side by side
| Berlin | Prague | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Czechia |
| Known for | Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island | Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and Astronomical Clock |
| Best time to visit | May–September | May–June and September |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $150–$260 | $120–$220 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Affordable |
| Warmest month | July, 25°C (77°F) | July, 25°C (77°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 3°C (37°F) | January, 2°C (36°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 10 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 6 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | BER | PRG |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Berlin for…
Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and free sights. Berlin is a sprawling, green city of distinct neighbourhoods, reunited only in 1990 after 28 years divided by the Wall. Mitte holds the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag dome, Museum Island and the Holocaust Memorial, while the remains of the Wall run from…
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Choose Prague for…
Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and lower day-to-day costs. Prague's historic centre survived the 20th century largely intact, so Gothic, baroque and Art Nouveau buildings line both banks of the Vltava. Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral crown the hill on the west bank above the baroque palaces of Malá Strana…
Top sights compared
| # | Berlin | Prague |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandenburg Gate | Prague Castle |
| 2 | Reichstag and its glass dome | St Vitus Cathedral |
| 3 | Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe | Charles Bridge |
| 4 | Museum Island | Old Town Square |
| 5 | Neues Museum | Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock |
Food compared
| Berlin | Prague |
|---|---|
| Currywurst | Svíčková |
| Döner kebab | Roast pork, dumplings and sauerkraut |
| Berliner Pfannkuchen | Czech goulash |
| Eisbein | Fried cheese |
Which is cheaper?
Prague is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $120–$220 per person there, against $150–$260 in Berlin (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Prague on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Berlin and Prague are about 281 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Berlin and 4 in Prague.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Berlin or Prague cheaper?
Prague is usually less expensive: about $120–$220 a day mid-range against $150–$260 (estimates).
+Is Berlin or Prague better for a first trip?
Pick Berlin for Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and free sights, or Prague for Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and lower day-to-day costs.
+How far is Berlin from Prague?
About 281 km in a straight line.