How to travel from Prague to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 39m. 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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Driving

€394

Average price

€32

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€20

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Cheapest

€70

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 39m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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2h 0m

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4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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30m

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4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 55m

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0.8 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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České dráhy

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Vienna is a bus with an average price of €20.

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 €32.

A bus is €374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average €394.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Prague and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Prague to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
    6:01 AM4h20
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    10:21 AMVienna Hbf
    €131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
    6:01 AM4h20
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    10:21 AMVienna Hbf
    €131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS650
    7:30 AM0h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    8:20 AMVienna International Airport
    €4921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)
    3:55 PM4h23
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    8:18 PMVienna Hbf
    €171One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | RailjetRJ 273+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 101
    5:37 AM4h12
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    9:49 AMVienna Hbf
    €211One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 283 · EC 107
    5:37 PM4h12
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    9:49 PMVienna Hbf
    €211One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Vienna)
    6:00 PM4h30
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    €161One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Vienna)
    3:00 PM4h40
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    7:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    €161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:25 PM4h05
    Prague, Central Train Station
    1:30 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    €231One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW4200 · EW9752
    7:00 AM7h35
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2:35 PMVienna International Airport
    €2261One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1393+Austrian AirlinesLH6410
    9:05 AM3h30
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    12:35 PMVienna International Airport
    €3091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1770 · TK1883
    7:20 PM13h55
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    9:15 AMVienna International Airport
    €3211One-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

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 bus with an average price of €20.

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 €32.

A bus is €374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average €394.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 48m.

Train takes on average 4h 51m.

The Prague to Vienna distance is approximately 253 km.
The average frequency per day from Prague to Vienna is:
  • Around 42 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 Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Smartwings to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct trains per day with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet, České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 3 direct flights per day with braathens regional aviation, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines.
  • 39 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt, Paris. 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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