You can get from Prague to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
To get from Prague to Vienna on Mar 22 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 252 km | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | €1 - €40 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • €1 • 50 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • €1 • 50 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus |
Take a coach, flight or train to travel 252 km to Vienna from Prague. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 50 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as €1. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are Flixbus among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train 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.
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 |
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.
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.
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.
Travel from Prague, Czechia to Vienna, Austria is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic.
Entry Requirements:
The government of Austria has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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.
Reentering Czechia is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
All travellers returning to Czechia must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
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:
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:
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:
Yes, there are direct routes from Prague to Vienna with the following travel companies:
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:
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.
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