4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $468.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $468 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Prague to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vienna:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Vienna costing on average $37 (€31).
A bus is $445 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average $468 (€394).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $84 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€40). The journey takes 4h 21m versus 3h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Vienna
How to get from Prague to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Vienna)6:00 PM4h30Praha, ÚAN Florenc10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Prague -> Vienna)6:00 PM4h30Praha, ÚAN Florenc10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS64411:00 AM0h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport11:50 AMVienna International Airport$8021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)4:01 PM4h17Prague hlavní nádraží8:18 PMVienna Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Vienna)5:01 PM5h29Prague hlavní nádraží10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$251One-way1 transfer
EC 283 · EC 1075:37 PM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží9:49 PMVienna$281One-way1 transfer
- (Prague -> Vienna)3:00 PM4h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc7:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:20 PM4h10Praha, ÚAN Florenc6:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:05 PM4h00Prague, Central Train Station10:05 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$341One-way0 transfers
EW9771 · EW97529:00 AM5h00Prague Vaclav Havel Airport2:00 PMVienna International Airport$3591One-way1 transfer- EW9771 · EW97549:00 AM9h55Prague Vaclav Havel Airport6:55 PMVienna International Airport$4551One-way1 transfer
LH1401+LH64047:05 AM3h40Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:45 AMVienna International Airport$5011One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Oct 28
Oct 29
Oct 30
Oct 31
Nov 01
Nov 02
Nov 03
Nov 04
Nov 05
Nov 06
Nov 07
Nov 08
Nov 09
Nov 10
Nov 11
Nov 12
Nov 13
Nov 14
Nov 15
Nov 16
Nov 17
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.
Trains from Prague to Vienna | Buses from Prague to Vienna | Flights from Prague to Vienna
Prague to Vienna Travel Comparison
| Average Price | Travel Time | Cheapest Time to Book | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | €16 | 3:55 h | 1 Week Ahead |
| Train | €23 | 3:59 h | 2 Weeks Ahead |
| Flight | €99 | 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 traveling 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 travelers choose to save money by taking the bus. However, taking the train is also a popular option for travelers who prefer extra space on the journey.
How to get from Prague to Vienna
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Prague to Vienna
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vienna:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Vienna costing on average $37 (€31).
A bus is $445 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average $468 (€394).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 43 buses per day.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 14 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Air Serbia, Smartwings, Condor Flugdienst, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Egypt Air, British Airways, Swiss, Luxair, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight to go to Vienna by train.
- 40 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, CitizenPlane, Helvetic Airways.
- 19 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet, RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express.
Travelling from Prague to Vienna: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
