How to travel from Prague to Vienna

Travel from Prague, Czechia to Vienna, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Vienna from Prague restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Vienna, Austria from Prague?

Entry Requirements:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Vienna, Austria?

The government of Austria has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Prague and Vienna closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Prague, Czechia from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Prague, Czechia from Vienna, Austria?

Reentering Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Prague from Vienna?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Prague, Czechia regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Czechia must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 2/21/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Prague from Vienna here.

There are 3 ways to get from Prague to Vienna: coach, flight or train.

Flight services offer the cheapest way to get from Prague to Vienna. Tickets for a flight cost on average €1.

This is compared to other travel options to Vienna:

A flight is generally €39 less than a coach for the same route. A coach costs on average €40 from Prague to Vienna.

A flight is generally €11 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average €12 from Prague to Vienna.

The quickest way to travel between Prague and Vienna is by flight, which takes on average 50 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Vienna by coach can take on average 4 h 5 min.

In comparison, travelling by train can take you on average 4 h 27 min.

You should expect to travel around 252 km from Prague to Vienna.

The average frequency per day from Prague to Vienna is:

• 10 coaches a day.
• 10 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Vienna from Prague as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Prague to Vienna:

• Most travellers take a coach from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
• Most travellers board their plane from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Most travellers board their train from Prague and arrive in Wien Westbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Vienna by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Prague to Vienna tickets on Omio for €40.

Yes, there are direct routes from Prague to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct coach services to Vienna with Flixbus, ArdaTur or STUDENT AGENCY k. S. With around 10 direct coaches every day.
• You'll find direct flight services to Vienna with Austrian Airlines with around direct flights every day.
• You can find 10 direct trains per day to take to Vienna with ÖBB | Railjet or RegioJet a. S.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this trip.

Before travelling from Prague to Vienna, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average €40 one way for this trip.
• The price of a plane ticket is on average €1 one way for this route.
• The price of a train ticket is €12 one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Prague to Vienna tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.