How to travel from Prague to Vienna

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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 train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 €143.

Distance: 253 km

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Train
Bus
Flight

€21

Average price

Cheapest

€21

Average price

€490

Average price

5h 9m

Average total duration

4h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 57m

Average total duration

4h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 23m

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Fastest

2h 23m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Austrian Airlines

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from Prague to Vienna

How to get from Prague to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Prague to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Vienna)
    3:00 PM4h40
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    7:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Vienna)
    3:00 PM4h40
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    7:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS650
    7:30 AM0h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    8:20 AMVienna International Airport
    5011One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 273+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 101
    5:37 AM4h12
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    9:49 AMVienna Hbf
    141One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)
    4:01 PM4h17
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:18 PMVienna Hbf
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)
    3:47 PM4h31
    Praha-Zahradní Město
    8:18 PMVienna Hbf
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:30 PM5h30
    Praha, Roztyly
    9:00 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM4h45
    Praha, Roztyly
    2:15 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:30 AM5h10
    Praha, Roztyly
    2:40 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1403+Austrian AirlinesLH6330
    6:00 AM3h45
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    9:45 AMVienna International Airport
    5111One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS646
    4:50 PM0h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    5:40 PMVienna International Airport
    5861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS644
    11:15 AM0h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    12:05 PMVienna International Airport
    5861One-way
    0 transfers

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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

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

By Bus

€21

3:55 h

1 Week Ahead

By Train

€32

3:59 h

2 Weeks Ahead

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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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Vienna is a train with an average price of €21.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vienna:

A train is €0.13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Vienna costing on average €21.

A train is €469 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average €490.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 27m.

Train takes on average 4h 39m.

The Prague to Vienna distance is approximately 253 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Vienna is:
  • Around 49 buses per day.
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Vienna:
  • 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).
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 Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Air Serbia, Smartwings to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
  • 14 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express, České dráhy (ČD).
  • 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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