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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famous for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 14 trains that leave Prague Vaclav Havel Airport for Vienna on Sun, Jul 12, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 4 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna)
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna)
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)Omio 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 $144.
Distance: 162 miles (261 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $325 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m 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 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna costing on average $23 (€19).
A train is $306 (€251) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna costing on average $325 (€268).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 9m.
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h31 | 1:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h17 | 1:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 10:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 6h03 | 4:50 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 11:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h49 | 4:50 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:47 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h34 | 5:21 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h20 | 5:21 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 3:47 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h31 | 8:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 4:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h17 | 8:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 4:47 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 5h43 | 10:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 5:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h29 | 10:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 8:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 7h39 | 4:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 8:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h19 | 4:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h34 | 10:21 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h20 | 10:21 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Vienna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 162 miles (261 km) distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 162 miles (261 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 7:41 PM |
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Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famous for the Habsburg collections, Bruegel masterpieces, and grand historic interiors.
Major art museum known for its graphic arts collection and blockbuster exhibitions, plus Monet, Picasso, and modern masters.
Art museum complex in a Baroque palace, best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and strong Austrian art holdings.
The atmospheric old core of the city, ideal for walking among grand streets, churches, and imperial-era architecture.
Vienna’s famous ring boulevard lined with monumental buildings, best explored on foot, by tram, or from cafes nearby.
A vast public park and leisure area famous for open green space, long walking routes, and the Giant Ferris Wheel area.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet, breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef served in broth with apple-horseradish and chive sauces. It is a classic Viennese dish strongly tied to imperial-era cuisine.
Crisp fried chicken, often served with lemon and salad or potato salad. It is a traditional Austrian favorite also common in Vienna.
One of Vienna’s most acclaimed fine-dining restaurants, known for modern Austrian cuisine, polished service, and a park-side setting.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for Tafelspitz and refined boiled beef specialties in an elegant classic atmosphere.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and dining, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service.
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