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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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$30 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $405 Average price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
- (Vienna -> Prague)7:45 AM4h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- (Vienna -> Prague)7:45 AM4h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz12:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OU5501 · OU3209:50 AM3h30Vienna International Airport1:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$8051One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague)6:39 AM4h31Vienna Hbf11:10 AMPraha-Zahradní Město$211One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague)6:39 AM4h17Vienna Hbf10:56 AMPrague hlavní nádraží$211One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)10:39 AM4h17Vienna Hbf2:56 PMPrague hlavní nádraží$361One-way0 transfers
- (Vienna -> Prague)11:45 AM4h45Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:30 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM4h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:40 PMPrague, Central Train Station$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 AM4h10Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)1:45 PMPrague, Central Train Station$351One-way0 transfers
EW9753 · EW97743:15 PM5h05Vienna International Airport8:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$2291One-way1 transfer- OU441 · OU3209:50 AM3h30Vienna International Airport1:20 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport$8911One-way1 transfer
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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 |
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€28 |
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 $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Prague costing on average $18 (€14).
A bus is $146 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Prague costing on average $158 (€127).
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 49 buses per day.
- Around 26 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 Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Eurowings, braathens regional aviation, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Smartwings to go to Prague by flight.
- Travel with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Prague by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Prague by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
- 13 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 38 direct buses per day with FlixBus, ArdaTur, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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