What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Prag?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Prag is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Prag?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Prag is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Prag?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Prag. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Prag, Kaltenecker-Str. via Passau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Prag?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Prag. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Passau Hbf via Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Vienna to Prag?

The distance between Vienna and Prag is 314 km. The road distance is 272.4 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Prag without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Prag without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €60 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Prag?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Vienna to Prag, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Prag bus from?

Vienna to Prag bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Prag train from?

Vienna to Prag train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Prag?

The best way to get from Vienna to Prag is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Vienna to Prag bus arrive?

Vienna to Prag bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Vienna to Prag train arrive?

Vienna to Prag train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Wels Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Prag?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Prag is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Vienna to Prag.

Where can I stay near Prag?

There are 672+ hotels available in Prag.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Wels Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re / ...
4h 37m
€62–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Passau central train stationbus N161
5h 18m
€26–42
Drive 272.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Pragcar 272.4 km
3h 19m
€45–65
Train via Linz
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re / ...
4h 43m
€50–182
Train via Linz #2
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Linz Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re / ...
4h 43m
€49–141

Vienna to Prag by train and bus

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Distance: 314.2 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Prag, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Prag, Kaltenecker-Str. via Wels Hbf, Passau Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Passau central train station once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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