How to travel from Plzeň to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plzeň to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plzeň to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $26.

Distance: 172 miles (278 km)

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$29

Average price

Cheapest

$35

Average price

$93

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6h 7m

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5h 37m

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30m

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6h 40m

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6h 10m

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4h 29m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Plzeň to Vienna is a train with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Plzeň to Vienna:

A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plzeň to Vienna costing on average $35.

A train is $254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plzeň to Vienna costing on average $283.

The fastest way to travel from Plzeň to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Plzeň and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Plzeň to Vienna among Omio's users.

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from Plzeň to Vienna

How to get from Plzeň to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Plzeň to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • České dráhyIC 567 · NJ 457
    10:00 PM9h00
    Plzen hl.n.
    7:00 AMVienna Hbf
    $81One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • České dráhyIC 567 · NJ 457
    10:00 PM9h00
    Plzen hl.n.
    7:00 AMVienna Hbf
    $81One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS646
    4:50 PM0h45
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    5:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $8501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • České dráhyR 627 · Os 2151 · Sp 2119
    8:04 AM5h32
    Plzen hl.n.
    1:36 PMVienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • České dráhyR 635 · Os 2165 · Sp 2131
    4:04 PM5h32
    Plzen hl.n.
    9:36 PMVienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • České dráhyR 631 · Os 2157 · Sp 2125
    12:04 PM5h32
    Plzen hl.n.
    5:36 PMVienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof
    $281One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 AM7h20
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    4:30 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:35 AM7h55
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    1:30 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 AM9h20
    Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží
    6:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    $451One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9771 · EW9752
    6:35 AM8h00
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    2:35 PMVienna International Airport
    $4731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS650
    7:30 AM0h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    8:20 AMVienna International Airport
    $7291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS644
    11:15 AM0h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    12:05 PMVienna International Airport
    $7291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Plzeň 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 Plzeň to Vienna.

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There are 3 options to travel between Plzeň and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Plzeň to Vienna is a train with an average price of $29.

This is compared to other travel options from Plzeň to Vienna:

A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Plzeň to Vienna costing on average $35.

A train is $254 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plzeň to Vienna costing on average $283.

The fastest way to travel from Plzeň to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The distance from Plzeň to Vienna is approximately 172 miles (278 km).
The average frequency per day from Plzeň to Vienna is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plzeň and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Plzeň to Vienna:
  • Buses mostly depart from Plzeň, Centrální Autobusové Nádraží and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
  • Trains mostly depart from Plzen hl.n. and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Plzeň to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, BlaBlaCar Bus, Slovak Lines Express a.s. to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Vienna by train.
Omio customers who travel from Plzeň to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.
Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.

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