There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Prague by train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, subway or shuttle
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Prague is to rideshare which costs 17€ and takes 4h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Prague is to fly and subway which costs 30€ - 120€ and takes 2h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Prague, Prague Main station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
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 334.4 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 FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg 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€ - 22€ and takes 4h 15m.
- Distance: 252.5 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 270 Kč - 1 000 Kč and the journey takes 4h 3m. Austrian Railways (ÖBB) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Prague, Prague Main station hourly. Tickets cost 480 Kč - 600 Kč and the journey takes 4h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 2 700 Kč - 7 000 Kč
- Website
- tunisair.com
Flights from Vienna to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- 1 500 Kč - 6 000 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
- 270 Kč - 1 000 Kč
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 270 Kč - 380 Kč
- 1st Class
- 600 Kč - 1 000 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 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 1 900 Kč - 2 600 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
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 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 480 Kč - 600 Kč
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- 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
- 280 Kč - 390 Kč
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Vienna Stadioncenter to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 500 Kč - 650 Kč
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Wien to Praha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 1 600 Kč - 2 400 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
- 460 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 50 min.
Vienna to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague, Prague Main 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 30m to drive from Vienna to Prague.
Tunisair and Austrian Airlines offer 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, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 6344+ hotels available in Prague. Prices start at 2 250 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€.