How to travel from Vienna to Prague

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Prague

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Prague 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 33m. 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 €120.

Distance: 253 km

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€22

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€20

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€279

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4h 48m

Average total duration

4h 18m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.8 - 1.5kg

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from Vienna to Prague

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
08:55AM4h25
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
01:20PMPraha, Roztyly
221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

RegiojetRJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague)
06:39AM4h31
Vienna Hbf
11:10AMPraha-Zahradní Město
211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS645
03:10PM0h50
Vienna International Airport
04:00PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
3591One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegiojetRJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague)
06:39AM4h17
Vienna Hbf
10:56AMPrague hlavní nádraží
211One-way
0 transfers
České dráhyR 322
08:56AM5h14
Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof
02:10PMPrague hlavní nádraží
331One-way
0 transfers
Regiojet(Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague)
07:45AM5h11
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
12:56PMPrague hlavní nádraží
331One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM4h10
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
12:40PMPrague, Central Train Station
251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:55AM4h50
Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
01:45PMPraha, Černý Most
221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:30AM4h20
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
12:50PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
251One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS643
09:30AM0h55
Vienna International Airport
10:25AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
3591One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS649
09:45PM0h55
Vienna International Airport
10:40PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
3591One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesLH6437+LufthansaLH1394
08:00AM3h30
Vienna International Airport
11:30AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
4061One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Vienna to Prague

Anyone wishing to travel from Vienna to Prague will find that taking the bus is usually the most convenient way to travel. Coaches depart regularly for Prague and arrive at their destination in 3 hours. Taking the train adds an extra hour on the journey time as trains generally travel directly to Prague in about 4 hours. Travelers can also choose to fly from Vienna International Airport, as there are several airlines that carry passengers between the cities, but the journey time takes approximately 3.5 hours.

What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Prague?

Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Prague

Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Prague. Coaches traveling from Vienna to Prague depart from Vienna's Erdberg station and take at least 4 and a half hours to arrive at Prague's UAN Florenc bus station. Over 20 coaches travel from Vienna to Prague every day, with the earliest bus departing Vienna at 5:40 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Vienna to Prague include Flixbus, Eurolines, Hellö, and ArdaTur.

Fastest way to travel from Vienna to Prague

Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Vienna to Prague. Flights travel from Vienna International Airport and arrive at Prague's Václav Havel Airport after 50 minutes of flight time. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Vienna to Prague when traveling to and from Vienna and Prague's airports is factored into the total travel time. 5 direct Austrian Airlines flights travel from Vienna to Prague every day, with the first departing at 4:45 a.m.

Most popular way to travel from Vienna to Prague

Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Prague. Coaches traveling from Vienna to Prague are usually an hour faster than taking the train while also being £9 cheaper on average. Similarly, while taking a flight is 15 minutes faster than traveling from Vienna to Prague by bus, most travelers choose the bus which is £108 cheaper on average.

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Prague

Travel to Prague 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 Vienna to Prague.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Prague including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Prague is a bus with an average price of €10.

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

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Prague costing on average €13.

A bus is €110 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Prague costing on average €120.

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

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 0m.

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

The Vienna to Prague distance is approximately 253 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Prague is:
  • Around 49 buses per day.
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Prague 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 Vienna to Prague:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, ÖBB Nightjet, Infobus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Prague by bus.
  • Travel with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB to go to Prague by train.
  • Travel with České dráhy, Austrian Airlines, Tasman Australia Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Smartwings, Air Baltic to go to Prague by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 37 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, ÖBB Nightjet, Infobus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 12 direct trains per day with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB.
  • 3 direct flights per day with České dráhy, Austrian Airlines, Tasman Australia Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
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