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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 prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. 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 bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €151.
Distance: 253 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€21 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €483 Average price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
- FlixBus10:05AM4h25Prague, Central Train Station02:30PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:05AM4h25Prague, Central Train Station02:30PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus08:05PM3h54Prague, Central Train Station11:59PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus09:50AM4h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc02:30PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus09:05AM4h25Prague, Central Train Station01:30PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus07:35AM3h55Prague, Central Train Station11:30AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)€291One-way0 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
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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 train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Vienna costing on average €10.
A train is €143 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average €151.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 49 buses per day.
- Around 23 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.
- 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 Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, KM Malta Airlines, Air Serbia, Smartwings to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight to go to Vienna by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
- 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
- 13 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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