How to travel from Vienna to Prague
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4.6Travel Information from Vienna to Prague
 Distance | 156 miles (252 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $189 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $12 (€10) • 3 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $189 (€170) • 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 156 miles (252 km) to Prague from Vienna. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Austrian Airlines or Regiojet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Vienna to Prague.
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How to get from Vienna to Prague by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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Vienna to Prague Travel Comparison
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€17 |
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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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Travel on ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity and STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Travel between Vienna and Prague at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.
The ÖBB Euro City is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, connecting major cities across the country. The Euro City trains are modern and comfortable, with air-conditioned coaches and plenty of legroom. There are two types of Euro City trains: the EC (Euro City) and the IC (InterCity). The EC trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while the IC trains are slightly slower, with speeds of up to 160 km/h. The ÖBB Euro City offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for the ÖBB Euro City include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. These routes offer stunning views of the Austrian countryside and provide a convenient way to travel between major cities.
FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Prague
There are 3 ways to get from Vienna to Prague: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Prague is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€10) compared to other travel options to Prague:
Taking a bus costs $177 (€160) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $189 (€170).
Taking a bus costs $3 (€2) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $14 (€13).
The fastest way to get to Prague from Vienna is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 55 min on average.
Train takes on average 3 h 58 min.
The distance from Vienna to Prague is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Prague is:
- Around 46 buses per day.
- 18 flights a day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Vienna and 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 when traveling from Vienna to Prague:
- Most travelers take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Prague, Central Train Station.
- Most travelers catch their flight from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Most travelers take a train from Vienna Hbf to Prague hlavní nádraží.
The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Prague:
- FlixBus can take you to Prague by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Vienna to Prague for $12 (€10).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline (2), LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa or Air Serbia to go to Prague by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Eurowings Vienna to Prague tickets on Omio for $189 (€170).
- Travel with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB to go to Prague by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Regiojet Vienna to Prague tickets on Omio for $14 (€13).
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Prague with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 35 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with Austrian Airlines 3 direct flights per day.
- 7 direct trains per day with Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB Nightjet.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Prague as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Vienna and Prague.
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