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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 an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a flight costs an average of €394.
Distance: 253 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€31 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €394 Average price | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Prague to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vienna:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Vienna costing on average €31.
A bus is €374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average €394.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Vienna
How to get from Prague to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Vienna)6:00 PM 4h30 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 10:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Vienna)
6:00 PM 4h30 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 10:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
OS64411:00 AM 0h50 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 11:50 AM Vienna International Airport €581 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJ 273+
EC 1015:37 AM 4h12 Prague hlavní nádraží 9:49 AM Vienna €17 1 One-way 1 transfer- RJ 257
4:37 PM 4h12 Prague hlavní nádraží 8:49 PM Vienna €17 1 One-way 0 transfers - RJ 51
4:35 AM 4h14 Prague hlavní nádraží 8:49 AM Vienna €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
- (Prague -> Vienna)
3:00 PM 4h40 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 7:40 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz €16 1 One-way 0 transfers - (Prague -> Vienna)
11:00 AM 4h50 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 3:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz €20 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:45 PM 4h00 Prague, Central Train Station 9:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW9771 · EW97529:00 AM 5h00 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 2:00 PM Vienna International Airport €226 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH1395+LH642811:30 AM 3h35 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 3:05 PM Vienna International Airport €283 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH1401+LH6404
7:05 AM 3h40 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 10:45 AM Vienna International Airport €304 1 One-way 1 transfer
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How to Travel from Prague to Vienna
The route from Prague to Vienna is well-served by bus, train, and plane. Traveling by plane may take just under 1 hour. Buses tend to be the cheapest option. For those that prefer to travel overnight, there is a convenient night train service that operates every day of the week.
Prague to Vienna Travel Comparison
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Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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By Bus |
€21 |
3:55 h |
1 Week Ahead |
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By Train |
€32 |
3:59 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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By Plane |
€134 |
0:45 h |
1 Month Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Prague to Vienna?
Cheapest way to travel from Prague to Vienna
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Prague to Vienna. Buses travelling from Prague to Vienna depart from Prague's Hlavní Nádraží bus station and take approximately 4 hours to arrive at either Vienna's Stadion Center or Stadion Erdberg bus station. Over 30 buses travel from Prague to Vienna every day, with the earliest departing at 3:15 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Prague to Vienna include Infobus, Flixbus, Eurolines and Regiojet.
Fastest way to travel from Prague to Vienna
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Prague to Vienna. With only 45 minutes of flight time, taking a flight is at least 3 hours faster than taking the train or bus. However, when travel to and from Prague and Vienna's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight takes nearly the same amount of time as the train or bus. Flights traveling from Prague to Vienna depart from Prague's Václav Havel Airport and arrive at Vienna International Airport. Austrian Airlines fly directly from Prague to Vienna at least 5 times per day.
Most popular way to travel from Prague to Vienna
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Prague to Vienna. Considering that buses, trains, and flights all require approximately the same amount of time to travel from Prague to Vienna, most travellers choose to save money by taking the bus. However, taking the train is also a popular option for travellers who prefer extra space on the journey.
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vienna:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Vienna costing on average €31.
A bus is €374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average €394.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Croatia Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation, Egypt Air, CitizenPlane, Air Serbia, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Condor Flugdienst, Luxair to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Leo Express, ÖBB, EuroNight to go to Vienna by train.
- 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways.
- 19 direct trains per day with České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express, ÖBB.
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