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National Museum
The Czech Republic’s flagship museum on Wenceslas Square, known for its grand historic building and wide-ranging natural history, archaeology, and cultural exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 2 trains that leave Vienna International Airport for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 277 km distance in an average of 8 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 8 h 35 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $160.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $289 Average price | $31 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport costing on average $31 (€26).
A train is $262 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport costing on average $289 (€237).
Other travel options to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $92 (€75) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€53). The journey takes 4h 23m versus 3h 46m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 1046 (Žilina -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) | 7:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h00 | 1:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
RJ 754 · RJ 252 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 7h21 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 754+ RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 10h58 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 754+ RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h54 | 2:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ RJ 252 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 6h49 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 10h26 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 6h22 | 2:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJX19952+ RJ 252 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 6h21 | 3:23 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJX19952+ RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 9h58 | 7:00 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJX19952+ RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 5h54 | 2:56 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) | 11:10 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h00 | 5:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) | 3:10 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h00 | 9:10 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Cracow) | 11:35 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 8h35 | 8:10 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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