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Cheap train tickets from Prague to Vienna
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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.
Train schedule from Prague to Vienna
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Fastest train times from Prague to Vienna
Fastest Journey
4 h 3 m
Average
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
253 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Prague for Vienna every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Prague to Vienna
 | Distance | 252 km |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 3 min |
 | Average train ticket price | €17 (€17) |
 | Train frequency | 11 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | RegioJet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Czech Railway, ÖBB or RegioJet a. S. |
Trains from Prague to Vienna cover the 252 km long route taking on average 4 h 3 min with our travel partners like RegioJet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Czech Railway, ÖBB or RegioJet a. S. Normally, there are 11 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around €17, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as €12. Travellers depart most frequently from Praha hlavní nádraží and arrive in Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Train companies: Student Agency, ÖBB and České dráhy trains Prague to Vienna
Student Agency, ÖBB and České dráhy trains will get you between Prague and Vienna from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains between Prague and Vienna. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
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
When departing from Prague, you have various train station options to start your route from including Praha hlavní nádraží, Praha-Holesovice and Prague. When arriving in Vienna, you can end your journey in train stations like Wien Hauptbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof and Flughafen Wien.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Praha hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Wien Hauptbahnhof, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
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