Cost to drive from Prague to Berlin
Driving from Prague to Berlin covers 347 km (216 miles) and takes about 3h 48min without stops. At Czechia's current fuel prices (week of 2026-08-31), the fuel for the trip costs about €42.31 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Everything updates against Czechia's live prices.
Driving Prague → Berlin in a family car, electric costs €24.82 less than petrol — 59% of the bill.
Prague vs Berlin: which end is cheaper?
The two ends of this route are priced by different markets, so where you fill up changes what the drive costs.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 347 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Prague and Berlin (347 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Czechia's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Czechia fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from Prague to Berlin?
The drive is 347 km (216 miles) and takes about 3h 48min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €42.31 in an average petrol car, €39.62 in a diesel, and €17.49 in an electric car, using Czechia's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Prague to Berlin in miles and km?
About 216 miles or 347 kilometres by road — roughly 3h 48min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Prague or Berlin?
Petrol is cheaper in Czechia (€1.74/L) than in Germany (€2.24/L), so fill up before you leave.
How many times will I need to fill up between Prague and Berlin?
None on the way. The drive needs about 24.3 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Prague to Berlin?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €42 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €11 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 3h 48min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's Czechia average the fuel is about €42. A 10% rise takes it to €47, a 25% rise to €53, and a 10% fall to €38. Prices here update every week from official data, so this page always reflects the current figure.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's own fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — including fuel and charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Czechia's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.