There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Prague by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, subway or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 3m
250 Kč - 2 500 Kč
6 alternative options
Bus • 4h 45m
270 Kč - 380 Kč
Bus via Erdberg • 5h 14m
522 Kč - 612 Kč
Rideshare • 4h 30m
438 Kč
Drive • 3h 31m
800 Kč - 1 200 Kč
Fly, subway • 2h 39m
2 130 Kč - 3 846 Kč
Shuttle • 4h
1 500 Kč - 2 300 Kč
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Czech Republic from Austria
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Restricted for: Foreign nationals, with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Czech Republic from Austria
- Entry is allowed only for essential reasons
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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- Entry is allowed only for essential reasons
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 14 day mandatory self quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
- Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required
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Rules to follow in Czech Republic
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Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Austria
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Czech Republic from Austria.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Prague is 1221.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Prague is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Prague is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1221.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Austria from Czech Republic.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 4 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Vienna to Prague is to bus, which costs 10€ - 15€ and takes 4h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Prague is to fly and subway which costs 80€ - 150€ and takes 2h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Hbf and arriving at Prague, ÚAN Florenc. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vienna, Hbf and arriving at Prague, hl.n.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Vienna and Prague is 253 km. The road distance is 334.5 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Prague without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs 10€ - 95€.
The train from Vienna, Hbf to Prague, hl.n. takes 4h 3m including transfers and departs hourly.
Vienna to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Vienna, Hbf station.
Vienna to Prague train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Vienna, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Prague is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs 10€ - 95€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 10€ - 15€ and takes 4h 45m.
- Distance: 252.6 km
- Duration: 4h 3m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Prague, Czech Republic?
RegioJet operates a train from Vienna, Hbf to Prague, hl.n. every 2 hours. Tickets cost 250 Kč - 950 Kč and the journey takes 4h 3m. Austrian Railways (ÖBB) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Vienna, Hbf to Prague, ÚAN Florenc every 2 hours. Tickets cost 270 Kč - 380 Kč and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 2 100 Kč - 8 500 Kč
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Vienna, Hbf to Prague, hl.n.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 250 Kč - 950 Kč
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 250 Kč - 360 Kč
- 1st Class
- 600 Kč - 950 Kč
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 1 800 Kč - 2 500 Kč
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- 296 19 18 17
- Website
- dpp.cz
Subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstská
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- 24 Kč - 35 Kč
- Website
- Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy, akciová společnost
- Phone
- +42 023 470 4560
- Website
- pid.cz
Subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstská
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Pražská integrovaná doprava
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Vienna, Hbf to Prague, ÚAN Florenc
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 270 Kč - 380 Kč
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Prague, Prague Main station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 460 Kč - 550 Kč
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Wien to Praha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 1 500 Kč - 2 300 Kč
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Vienna to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 438 Kč
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Prague Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Vienna to Prague bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Prague, ÚAN Florenc station.
Vienna to Prague train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Prague, hl.n. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Prague is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Vienna to Prague.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Vienna Airport to Prague Airport.
Book your Vienna to Prague train tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
Book your Vienna to Prague bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
There are 6313+ hotels available in Prague. Prices start at 2 000 Kč per night.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to line 9011 train which takes 16 min and costs 12€.