The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague
Cheapest price
€50
Average price
€85
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague will cost around €85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
It's difficult to get from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague without transferring at least once.
EC 204 · EC 278
S 20016 · S 25016 · rj 254
EC 141 · rj 254
EC 143 · rj 252
S 20024 · S 25024 · rj 252
EC 204 · EC 278
S 20016 · S 25016 · rj 254
S 20024 · S 25024 · rj 252
REX 51+
S 80+
RJX 254
REX 51+
S 80+
RJ 252Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague 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 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €120.
Distance: 252 km
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Live departures
Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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EC 141 · rj 254 | 7:00 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h23 | 12:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 141+ RJX 254 | 7:00 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h23 | 12:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ S 80+ RJX 254 | 7:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h00 | 12:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S 20016 · S 25016 · rj 254 | 7:26 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 4h57 | 12:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S 50 · S 45+ REX 41 | 7:26 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h44 | 1:10 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
EC 143+ RJ 252 | 9:00 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h23 | 2:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
EC 143 · rj 252 | 9:00 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h23 | 2:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ S 80+ RJ 252 | 9:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 5h00 | 2:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S 20024 · S 25024 · rj 252 | 9:26 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 4h57 | 2:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
EC 204 · EC 278 | 10:30 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 4h53 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague
Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 15:26. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 15:26 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Vienna Westbahnhof and Prague from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | REX
FAQs: Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague 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 Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna Westbahnhof to Prague
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
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