First Class from Berlin to Prague by Train: A Guide to the Scenic Elbe Valley Railway Journey!

Join me on one of Europe’s most scenic rail journeys as we travel from Berlin to Prague in First Class aboard the EuroCity EC379, affectionately known as 'The Berliner'. This 4-hour international train journey links two of Europe’s most visited capitals — Berlin and Prague — passing through Dresden and the spectacular Elbe Valley along the way. Starting at the impressive Berlin Hauptbahnhof, we board the 11:16 EC379 service to Prague, operated by Deutsche Bahn and České Dráhy. In this video, I’ll show you: ✔️ What First Class is like on the Berlin–Prague train ✔️ Seat comfort, legroom & onboard facilities ✔️ Catering options including the restaurant car ✔️ The stunning scenery through Dresden and the Elbe Valley ✔️ Whether First Class is worth it ✔️ Ticket prices & booking tips After leaving Berlin, the train speeds south toward Dresden before entering the beautiful Elbe Valley, where the railway hugs the River Elbe between sandstone cliffs and vineyard-covered hills. This stretch between Germany and the Czech Republic is often considered one of Central Europe’s most beautiful railway routes. We arrive around 4 hours later at Prague’s impressive main station. Ticket Price: €45 one-way Train: EC379 Journey Time: Approx. 4 hours Route: Berlin – Dresden – Bad Schandau – Ústí Nad Labem – Prague If you're planning a trip between Germany and the Czech Republic, this relaxed and scenic train ride is a fantastic alternative to flying. 👍 If you enjoyed this Berlin to Prague train review, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more European rail adventures! Have you taken this route before? Let me know your experience in the comments! Chapters: 0:00 Hellooo 0:45 Berlin Hauptbahnhof 1:20 Boarding and The Seat 2:52 Train Tour 4:06 The Service 5:09 The Scenery 7:51 Arrival into Prague 9:29 Conclusion #berlin #prague #eurocity #theberliner #travel #solotravel