The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Vienna
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Vienna will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 30 trains that leave Prague for Vienna on Wed, Apr 08, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 08 the direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
On Wed, Apr 08 the slowest trains will take 4 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:01 AM4h32Prague hlavní nádraží10:33 AMWien Meidling€151One-way0 transfers
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)3:47 PM4h31Praha-Zahradní Město8:18 PMVienna Hbf€151One-way0 transfers
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)4:01 PM4h17Prague hlavní nádraží8:18 PMVienna Hbf€151One-way0 transfers
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)5:47 AM4h46Praha-Zahradní Město10:33 AMWien Meidling€151One-way0 transfers
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)5:47 AM4h34Praha-Zahradní Město10:21 AMVienna Hbf€151One-way0 transfers
rj 277 · EC 1039:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží1:49 PMVienna Hbf€281One-way1 transfer
EC 279 · EC 20511:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží3:49 PMVienna Hbf€281One-way1 transfer
EC 279 · EC 20511:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží3:49 PMVienna Hbf€321One-way1 transfer
RJ 277+
EC 1039:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží1:49 PMVienna Hbf€321One-way1 transfer
RJ 25312:37 PM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží4:49 PMVienna Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €151.
Distance: 253 km
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Live departures
Prague to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Vienna trains for today, Tuesday, April 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 279 · EC 205 | 9:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 279 · EC 205 | 9:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 253 | 10:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 253 | 10:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h46 | 3:33 PM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h34 | 3:21 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h20 | 3:21 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 11:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h32 | 3:33 PM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 255 | 12:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 4:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 255 | 12:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 4:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 175 · EC 207 | 1:36 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 5:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 175+ EC 207 | 1:36 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 5:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 1:47 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h31 | 6:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 2:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h17 | 6:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 257 | 2:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 6:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 257 | 2:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 6:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 2:47 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 5h43 | 8:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 3:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h29 | 8:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 6:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 7h39 | 2:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 6:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h19 | 2:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h46 | 8:33 AM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 3:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h34 | 8:21 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h32 | 8:33 AM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 4:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h20 | 8:21 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 55 | 6:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 10:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 55 | 6:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 10:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h46 | 11:33 AM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h31 | 11:18 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h32 | 11:33 AM Wien Meidling | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h17 | 11:18 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 277 · EC 103 | 7:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 11:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 277+ EC 103 | 7:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 11:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
rj 251 | 8:36 AM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 12:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 251 | 8:36 AM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 12:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 8:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 6h03 | 2:50 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 9:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h49 | 2:50 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Prague to Vienna
Trains from Prague to Vienna run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 4h 2m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Train companies: RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight from Prague to Vienna trainsRegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight trains will get you between Prague and Vienna from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Prague to Vienna
Trains from Prague to Vienna are operated by Czech and Austrian Railways using the service known as Railjet. There are up to eight trains available every day, which cover the 185 miles that separate both cities in approximately 4 hours. Railjet trains are always direct and begin running daily at 6:50 a.m., followed by departures every two hours and ending with a train that departs before midnight.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Prague to Vienna?
Departure Station: Trains from Prague to Vienna depart from Prague Hlavani, the city's central train station. From here, visitors can reach the Old Town on foot in 15-20 minutes, or take the city's underground, which has a station opposite Hlavani. Reaching the main attractions on the western side of the river requires an underground as well as a bus or tram.
Arrival Station: Trains from Prague to Vienna arrive at Wien Hauptbahnhof, which is half a mile away from the historic Belvedere Quarter, and approximately 30 minutes away from the city core area if using public transportation. Wien Hauptbahnhof also functions as an underground station and is handy for visitors headed to Stadtpark, Stephansplatz, and the university.
FAQs: Trains from Prague to Vienna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prague to Vienna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
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