How to travel from Vienna to Prague
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How to get from Vienna to Prague by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Prague is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Vienna to Prague
 | Distance | 252 km |
 | Available travel modes | Coach |
 | Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 252 km by coach from Vienna to Prague. FlixBus is the main travel provider operating this journey. Travellers can even take a direct coach from Vienna to Prague.
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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ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains from Vienna to Prague. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.
RegioJet is a Czech train company that offers a wide range of services to its customers including trains between Vienna and Prague. It operates both regional and long-distance trains, with the latter covering routes across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. The regional trains are known as RegioJet Express and offer frequent departures throughout the day. The long-distance trains are called RegioJet Comfort and provide a more luxurious experience with comfortable seating, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. RegioJet offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include a café car, a restaurant car, and a bar car. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of movies and music, as well as access to power outlets. The most popular routes for RegioJet are Prague to Brno, Prague to Ostrava, and Prague to Vienna. These routes offer convenient connections to major cities in the Czech Republic and beyond.
Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel to Prague from Vienna including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.
FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Prague
Travel Vienna to Prague by coach.
Going by train is the quickest way from Vienna to Prague with an average travel time of 4 h 4 min.
Prague is approximately 252 km away from Vienna.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Prague is:
- 10 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Prague from Vienna as scheduled services by coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Vienna to Prague:
- Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Vienna to Prague depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
The following travel company offer services from Vienna to Prague:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Prague by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Vienna to Prague tickets on Omio for €34.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Vienna to Prague:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or STUDENT AGENCY k. S. 10 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Prague as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Vienna and Prague.
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