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How to travel from Prague to Vienna

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Travel Information from Prague to Vienna

distanceDistance252 km
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range€10 - €155
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • €10 • 3 h 54 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • €155 • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet

Travel 252 km by train, coach or flight to Vienna from Prague. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Prague to Vienna.

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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.

STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
07:00AM4h40
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:40AMVienna
181One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
STUDENT AGENCY k.s.
07:00AM4h40
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:40AMVienna
181One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Austrian Airlines
04:40PM0h55
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
05:35PMVienna International Airport (VIE)
3901One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegioJet a.s.
06:16AM4h05
Prague hlavní nádraží
10:21AMVienna Hbf
191One-way
0 transfers
RegioJet a.s.
06:01AM4h20
Praha-Zahradní Město
10:21AMVienna Hbf
191One-way
0 transfers
RegioJet a.s.
09:16AM4h02
Prague hlavní nádraží
01:18PMVienna Hbf
331One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:05AM4h25
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží
01:30PMVienna
231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:50AM4h40
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
01:30PMVienna
231One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:55AM4h20
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
03:15PMVienna
231One-way
0 transfers
Austrian Airlines
07:25AM0h55
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
08:20AMVienna International Airport (VIE)
3901One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa Cityline
07:00AM2h45
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
09:45AMVienna International Airport (VIE)
4501One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
10:25AM3h50
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
02:15PMVienna International Airport (VIE)
6741One-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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Find the best journey between Prague and Vienna with Omio's travel partners Austrian Airlines, FlixBus and SWISS! You'll find the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip from Prague to Vienna by travel: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel from Prague to Vienna.

        FAQs: Travel from Prague to Vienna

        FAQs: 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

        You can get between Prague and Vienna 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Vienna is a coach with an average price of €10.

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

        Taking a coach costs €144 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €155 for the same trip.

        Taking a coach costs €2 less than taking a train, which costs on average €13 for the same trip.

        The fastest way from Prague to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:

        Coach takes 3 h 54 min on average.

        Train takes on average 4 h.

        The distance from Prague to Vienna is approximately 252 km.

        The average frequency per day from Prague to Vienna is:

        • 41 coaches a day.
        • 18 flights per day.
        • Around 12 trains per day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Prague to Vienna:

        • Coaches most often depart from Prague at Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Vienna at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
        • Flights mostly leave from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and tend to arrive in Vienna International Airport.
        • Trains most often depart from Prague at Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Vienna at Vienna Hbf.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Prague to Vienna:

        • You can travel to Vienna from Prague by coach with FlixBus or ArdaTur. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €10 with FlixBus from Prague to Vienna.
        • You can travel by plane from Prague to Vienna with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines or Air Serbia, and you can find Eurowings Prague to Vienna tickets for €155 on Omio.
        • You can go to Vienna from Prague by train with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet or České dráhy. You'll see cheap train tickets for €13 with Regiojet from Prague to Vienna on Omio.

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

        • You can find 35 direct coaches per day to take to Vienna with FlixBus or ArdaTur.
        • You can find 3 direct flights per day to Vienna with Austrian Airlines.
        • You can check for a direct train to Vienna with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet or České dráhy with 8 direct trains per day.

        Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Omio customers who travel from Prague to Vienna often also extend their holiday to go to Budapest, Bratislava, Salzburg or 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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