- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
It's difficult to get from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $329 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna costing on average $24.
A train is $309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna costing on average $329.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65. The journey takes 4h 51m versus 3h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 04:03AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Pražská integrovaná doprava | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 6h14 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 5h15 | 11:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 6h30 | 1:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 5h50 | 2:40 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 5h45 | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 5h55 | 7:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 5h10 | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
(Karlovy Vary -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 4:30 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 6h00 | 10:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 6h14 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 6h40 | 1:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 6h05 | 3:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Praha, Letiště Václava Havla | 6h20 | 11:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $4 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 15 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 2:40 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
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World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Home to Klimt’s The Kiss and outstanding Austrian art in a Baroque palace. A top stop for art lovers and one of Vienna’s signature museums.
Albertina combines major temporary shows with prints, drawings, and modern art. Its state rooms and central location make it especially appealing.
Circular boulevard lined with palaces, museums, parks, and public buildings. It is the classic route for understanding Vienna’s grand nineteenth-century core.
UNESCO-listed historic center with medieval lanes, imperial landmarks, churches, and elegant squares. Essential for first-time visitors and easy walking.
Large cultural district of museums, courtyards, seating areas, and events. It mixes major institutions with a lively urban atmosphere day and night.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, then served with lemon or potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of the city’s traditional cuisine.
Slow-cooked boiled beef in broth, usually served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce, and potatoes. A beloved imperial-era Viennese specialty.
Thin pancakes filled with apricot jam, quark, or curd cheese and baked with butter. A comforting dessert found in classic Viennese kitchens.
Historic restaurant by St. Stephen’s Cathedral, known for Wiener Schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in an elegant, old-Vienna setting.
Refined restaurant famous for Tafelspitz and formal Viennese dining. It offers polished service and a grand atmosphere near the Stadtpark.
Traditional beer hall serving Austrian comfort food, local beer, and hearty portions in a lively, rustic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but transit is good value and many sights can be enjoyed on a mid-range budget.
Service is often included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10%; round up in cafes and taxis.
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Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) -> Stephansplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna buses use the Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station pair, with some services arriving at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz. Use this guide to compare Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and Vienna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
Available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB): Elevators, ramps.
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurant 1 (in the station), Restaurant 2 (in the station), Restaurant 3 (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz.
Available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien, Hauptbahnhof Südtiroler Platz: Elevators, ramps.
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