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4.6Travel Information between Prague and Vienna
 Distance | 156 miles (252 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $172 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€10) • 3 h 54 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $172 (€155) • 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet |
Travel 156 miles (252 km) by train, bus or flight from Prague to Vienna. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Prague to Vienna.
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How to get from Prague to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Prague to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Vienna
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There are 3 travel options from Prague to Vienna: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Vienna is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Vienna:
Taking a bus costs $160 (€144) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $172 (€155) for the same trip.
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $14 (€13) from Prague to Vienna.
The fastest way to get to Vienna from Prague is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 54 min.
Train takes on average 4 h.
The distance from Prague to Vienna is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Vienna is:
- Around 41 buses per day.
- 18 flights per day.
- 12 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Vienna from Prague as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Vienna:
- Buses mostly leave from Prague, Central Train Station and tend to arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights mostly leave from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and tend to arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Prague to Vienna:
- Travel with FlixBus or ArdaTur to go to Vienna by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Prague to Vienna tickets on Omio for $12 (€10).
- Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, LOT Polish Airlines or Air Serbia can take you to Vienna by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings from Prague to Vienna for $172 (€155).
- Travel with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet or České dráhy to go to Vienna by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Regiojet Prague to Vienna tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus or ArdaTur with 35 direct buses per day.
- Direct flights with Austrian Airlines with 3 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet or České dráhy 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Vienna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Vienna from Prague.
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