There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Vienna by bus, train, rideshare, car or shuttle
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Vienna is to rideshare which costs 380 Kč and takes 4h 31m.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Vienna is to drive which costs 800 Kč - 1 300 Kč and takes 3h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague, Prague Main station station and arriving at Vienna, Vienna Erdberg. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prague, hl.n. and arriving at Vienna, Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Prague and Vienna is 253 km. The road distance is 331.3 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Vienna without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs 470 Kč - 600 Kč.
The bus from Prague, Prague Main station to Vienna, Vienna Erdberg takes 4h including transfers and departs hourly.
Prague to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague, Prague Main station.
Prague to Vienna train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague, hl.n. station.
The best way to get from Prague to Vienna is to bus which takes 4h and costs 470 Kč - 600 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 260 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 4h 2m.
- Distance: 252.5 km
- Duration: 4h
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna, Austria?
FlixBus operates a bus from Prague, Prague Main station to Vienna, Vienna Erdberg every 4 hours. Tickets cost 16€ - 20€ and the journey takes 4h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a train from Prague, hl.n. to Vienna, Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost 10€ - 35€ and the journey takes 4h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Prague, hl.n. to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 35€
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 14€
- 1st Class
- 23€ - 35€
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 30€
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- 18€ - 22€
- Business
- 25€ - 30€
- 1st Class
- 25€ - 30€
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 80€
- Website
- Railjet
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague, Prague Main station to Vienna, Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 20€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 13€
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Vienna Stadioncenter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 22€
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Praha to Wien
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 90€
- 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 Prague to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 15€
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Prague to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Vienna Erdberg station.
Prague to Vienna train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Vienna, Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Vienna is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Prague to Vienna.
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