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Compare train, bus, and flight for Prague to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 39m. 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 $472.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$472 Average price | $38 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vienna:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Vienna costing on average $38 (€32).
A bus is $449 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average $472 (€394).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (2h 39m by flight vs 3h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $472 (€394) compared to roughly $84 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)4:01 PM4h17Prague hlavní nádraží8:18 PMVienna Hbf$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)4:01 PM4h17Prague hlavní nádraží8:18 PMVienna Hbf$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS6507:30 AM0h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport8:20 AMVienna International Airport$5931One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:01 AM4h20Prague hlavní nádraží10:21 AMVienna Hbf$151One-way0 transfers
RJ 273+
EC 1015:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží9:49 AMVienna Hbf$171One-way1 transfer- RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Vienna)5:01 PM5h29Prague hlavní nádraží10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$221One-way1 transfer
- (Prague -> Vienna)6:00 PM4h30Praha, ÚAN Florenc10:30 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$191One-way0 transfers
- (Prague -> Vienna)3:00 PM4h40Praha, ÚAN Florenc7:40 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$191One-way0 transfers
- (Prague -> Vienna)11:00 AM4h50Praha, ÚAN Florenc3:50 PMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz$191One-way0 transfers
TK1772 · TK18853:20 PM21h30Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:50 PMVienna International Airport$3721One-way1 transfer- TK1774 · TK18851:55 PM22h55Prague Vaclav Havel Airport12:50 PMVienna International Airport$3721One-way1 transfer
- TK1772 · TK18973:20 PM24h15Prague Vaclav Havel Airport3:35 PMVienna International Airport$3721One-way1 transfer
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vienna:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Vienna costing on average $38 (€32).
A bus is $449 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Vienna costing on average $472 (€394).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 42 buses per day.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 15 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 Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet, České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Smartwings to go to Vienna by flight.
- 18 direct trains per day with Leo Express, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet, České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 39 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct flights per day with braathens regional aviation, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines.
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