There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Prague by train, bus, night train, 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 • 3h 57m
$15 - $35
7 alternative options
Bus FlixBus • 4h 5m
$18 - $35
Bus Eurolines CZ • 5h 2m
$23 - $32
Night train • 7h 54m
$21 - $35
Rideshare • 4h 30m
$20
Drive • 3h 27m
$35 - $55
Fly, subway • 2h 37m
$105 - $296
Shuttle • 4h
$65 - $100
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 90€ - 260€ and takes 2h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Prague, Prague Main station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Praha hl.n.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Vienna and Prague is 253 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Prague without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs 13€ - 29€.
The train from Wien Hbf to Praha hl.n. takes 3h 57m 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 Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Prague is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs 13€ - 29€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 16€ - 27€ and takes 4h 5m.
- Distance: 157.9 miles
- Duration: 3h 57m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Prague, Czech Republic?
Austrian Railways (ÖBB) operates a train from Vienna to Prague hourly. Tickets cost $21 - $35 and the journey takes 3h 57m. RegioJet also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna to Prague every 2 hours. Tickets cost $18 - $35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $800
- Website
- tunisair.com
Flights from Vienna to Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $150 - $450
The national railway system of Austria, the OBB carried 209 million passengers on local and regional trains, and 35 million on long-distance trains in 2016 alone. The OBB’s 4865 km network covers 570 trains simultaneously at peak times, with one train leaving every 12 seconds, making it a supremely efficient way to travel around the country and surrounding region. The company’s extensive network connects cities in Austria, and adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia.
Contact Details
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Praha hl.n.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Vienna, Hbf to Prague, hl.n.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- 296 19 18 17
- Website
- dpp.cz
Subway from Nádraží Veleslavín to Staroměstská
- Ave. Duration
- 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1 - $2
- Schedules at
- Prague Public Transit Co.
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Vienna, Vienna Erdberg to Prague, Prague Main station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18 - $35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- elines.cz
Bus from Vienna International Busterminal to Praha ÚAN Florenc
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $29
- Schedules at
- elines.cz
- Phone
- +36 20 9148100
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Wien to Praha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
A ridesharing platform with 40 million users, Blablacar gives you access to destinations without worrying about on-the-road chaos. 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 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
- $20
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Vienna Airport to Prague Airport is the direct flight which takes 50m.
Vienna to Prague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague, Prague Main station.
Vienna to Prague train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Praha hl.n. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Prague is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m 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 Loco2 and Distribusion.
Book your Vienna to Prague bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 3889+ hotels available in Prague. Prices start at $40 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna and Prague. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
The best way to get from Vienna to Vienna Airport is to train which takes 16m and costs 11€.