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Germany/Czech Republic

Berlin
to Prague

German capital to Bohemian jewel

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Distance

350 km (220 miles)

Duration

4-5 hours direct, 1-2 days scenic

Best Time

April to October

Route

Berlin → Prague

About this drive

The long way there

The drive from Berlin to Prague crosses from Germany into the historic lands of Bohemia. Journey through the Saxon Switzerland National Park with its dramatic rock formations, past the baroque splendor of Dresden, and into the fairy-tale city of Prague—one of Europe's most beautiful capitals.

Stops along the way

Where to pull over

1

Spreewald

100 km in

Unique biosphere with traditional punt boat tours

2

Dresden

190 km in

Baroque 'Florence on the Elbe' rebuilt from WWII ruins

3

Saxon Switzerland

230 km in

Dramatic sandstone formations and Bastei Bridge

4

Děčín

280 km in

Czech town with riverside castle

5

Prague Old Town

350 km in

Astronomical clock, Charles Bridge, and castle

Field notes

Driving tips

  • 1

    Buy a Czech highway vignette at the border (available online)

  • 2

    Dresden's Green Vault treasury requires advance booking

  • 3

    Saxon Switzerland is worth at least a half-day for hiking

  • 4

    Prague has parking restrictions—use park and ride

  • 5

    Czech beer is excellent and incredibly cheap

Alternate routes

Other ways through

  • A13/D8 autobahn direct

  • Scenic route through Elbe Valley

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