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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $23, while a flight costs an average of $388.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $388 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg 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 Vienna to Prague:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Prague costing on average $42.
A bus is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Prague costing on average $388.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around $42 compared to roughly $84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42. The journey takes 4h 22m versus 3h 59m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Prague
How to get from Vienna to Prague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
76140837:40 AM5h05Vienna12:45 PMPrague$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 76140837:40 AM5h05Vienna12:45 PMPrague$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS6439:45 AM0h50Vienna International Airport10:35 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague)6:39 AM4h17Vienna Hbf10:56 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$231One-way0 transfers
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RJ 2726:10 PM4h13Vienna Hbf10:23 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$251One-way1 transfer- RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)5:36 PM4h22Vienna Hbf9:58 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$271One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Prague)7:15 PM4h25Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz11:40 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$241One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Prague)3:45 PM4h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz8:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 PM3h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:55 AMPrague, Central Train Station$251One-way0 transfers
EW753 · EW7728:40 AM6h45Vienna International Airport3:25 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2511One-way1 transfer- EW9757 · EW97708:00 PM12h35Vienna International Airport8:35 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$3341One-way1 transfer
- OS6453:20 PM0h50Vienna International Airport4:10 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$3411One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Vienna to Prague
Anyone wishing to travel from Vienna to Prague will find that taking the bus is usually the most convenient way to travel. Buses depart regularly for Prague and arrive at their destination in 3 hours. Taking the train adds an extra hour on the journey time as trains generally travel directly to Prague in about 4 hours. Travelers can also choose to fly from Vienna International Airport, as there are several airlines that carry passengers between the cities, but the journey time takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Buses from Vienna to Prague | Trains from Vienna to Prague | Flights from Vienna to Prague
Vienna to Prague Travel Comparison
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€17 |
4:30 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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5:39 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Prague?
Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Prague
Taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Prague. Buses traveling from Vienna to Prague depart from Vienna's Erdberg station and take at least 4 and a half hours to arrive at Prague's UAN Florenc bus station. Over 20 buses travel from Vienna to Prague every day, with the earliest bus departing Vienna at 5:40 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Vienna to Prague include Flixbus, Eurolines, Hellö, and ArdaTur.
Fastest way to travel from Vienna to Prague
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Vienna to Prague. Flights travel from Vienna International Airport and arrive at Prague's Václav Havel Airport after 50 minutes of flight time. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Vienna to Prague when traveling to and from Vienna and Prague's airports is factored into the total travel time. 5 direct Austrian Airlines flights travel from Vienna to Prague every day, with the first departing at 4:45 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Vienna to Prague
Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Prague. Buses traveling from Vienna to Prague are usually an hour faster than taking the train while also being €11 cheaper on average. Similarly, while taking a flight is 15 minutes faster than traveling from Vienna to Prague by bus, most travelers choose the bus which is €125 cheaper on average.
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Prague:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Prague costing on average $42.
A bus is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Prague costing on average $388.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 41 buses per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Prague as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Prague, Central Train Station.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Prague by bus.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, Smartwings, KM Malta Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Helvetic Airways, Egypt Air, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Luxair to go to Prague by flight.
- 18 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express.
- 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, CitizenPlane.
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