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
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.

RegiojetRJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
06:16AM4h05
Prague hlavní nádraží
10:21AMVienna Hbf
221One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
RegiojetRJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)
04:16PM4h02
Prague hlavní nádraží
08:18PMVienna Hbf
201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Austrian AirlinesOS710
04:45PM0h50
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
05:35PMVienna International Airport (VIE)
5051One-way
0 transfers
Other options
RegiojetRJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
06:01AM4h20
Praha-Zahradní Město
10:21AMVienna Hbf
221One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)
04:01PM4h17
Praha-Zahradní Město
08:18PMVienna Hbf
201One-way
0 transfers
RegiojetRJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
09:01AM4h17
Praha-Zahradní Město
01:18PMVienna Hbf
341One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Prague -> Vienna)
07:00AM4h40
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:40AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
311One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM3h55
Prague, Central Train Station
11:30AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:20AM4h10
Praha, ÚAN Florenc
11:30AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
341One-way
0 transfers
Croatia Airlinesou4327 · ou661 · ou440
08:20PM12h45
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
09:05AMVienna International Airport (VIE)
3481One-way
2 transfers
Croatia Airlinesou4327 · ou669 · ou440
08:20PM12h45
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
09:05AMVienna International Airport (VIE)
3481One-way
2 transfers
Croatia Airlinesou4327+Austrian Airlinesou5506
08:20PM18h00
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
02:20PMVienna International Airport (VIE)
3661One-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.

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