Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
17
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 €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 17 trains that leave Prague for Vienna on Sat, Jul 12, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
On Sat, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.
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 train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. 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 train costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €125.
Distance: 253 km
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price | €393 Average price |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:40 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h09 | 10:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h07 | 11:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h14 | 12:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:01 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 5h39 | 2:40 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:16 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h24 | 2:40 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:42 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h07 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:01 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h20 | 3:21 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:42 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h07 | 4:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:01 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h17 | 6:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:16 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h02 | 6:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:01 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 5h19 | 9:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:16 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h04 | 9:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:31 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 7h29 | 2:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:47 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h13 | 2:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
Saturday, July 12 | |||||
![]() | 4:01 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h20 | 8:21 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:16 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h05 | 8:21 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 4h 2m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
You can travel by train between Prague and Vienna with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) for as low as €13. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
RegioJet is the leading bus company in the Czech Republic. Choose from the following ticket fare options for your next train to Vienna from Prague: Low Cost, Standard, Fun & Relax, Relax and Business.
Prague to Vienna train information with Regiojet:
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.
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.
When departing from Prague, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Prague hlavní nádraží and Prague-Holešovice. When arriving in Vienna, you can end your trip in train stations like Vienna Hbf and Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prague hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Vienna Hbf, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.
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