There are 7 ways to get from Prague to Vienna by train, bus, rideshare, car, subway, plane 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 • 3 h 58 min
$21 - $35
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 4 h 31 min
$17
5 alternative options
Bus FlixBus • 4 h 5 min
$18 - $35
Bus Tour Bus • 5 h 42 min
$28 - $36
Drive • 3 h 32 min
$35 - $55
Subway, fly • 2 h 39 min
$105 - $295
Shuttle • 4 h
$65 - $100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Vienna is to rideshare which costs 374 Kč and takes 4 h 31 min.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Vienna is to subway and fly which costs 2 300 Kč - 7 000 Kč and takes 2 h 39 min.
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 4 h 5 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha hl.n. and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 h 58 min.
The distance between Prague and Vienna is 253 km. The road distance is 326.4 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 3 h 58 min and costs 480 Kč - 750 Kč.
The train from Praha hl.n. to Wien Hbf takes 3 h 58 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Prague to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague, Prague Main station.
Prague to Vienna train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), depart from Praha hl.n. station.
The best way to get from Prague to Vienna is to train which takes 3 h 58 min and costs 480 Kč - 750 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 410 Kč - 700 Kč and takes 4 h 5 min.
- Distance: 157.9 miles
- Duration: 3 h 58 min
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Vienna, Austria?
Czech Railways (ČD) operates a train from Prague to Vienna hourly. Tickets cost $21 - $35 and the journey takes 3 h 58 min. RegioJet also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Vienna hourly. Tickets cost $18 - $35 and the journey takes 4 h 5 min.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $800
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha hl.n. to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Website
- cd.cz
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Prague, hl.n. to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 2 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $21
- Website
- regiojet.com
- Phone
- 296 19 18 17
- Website
- dpp.cz
Subway from Staroměstská to Nádraží Veleslavín
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- 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
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague, Prague Main station to Vienna, Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18 - $35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- tourbus.cz
Bus from Prague - Florenc Station to Vienna Erdberg
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24 - $35
- Schedules at
- tourbus.cz
- Phone
- +36 20 9148100
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Praha to Wien
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h
- 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 Prague to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Prague Airport to Vienna Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
Prague to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Vienna Erdberg station.
Prague to Vienna train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Vienna is 326 km. It takes approximately 3 h 32 min to drive from Prague to Vienna.
Austrian Airlines offers flights from Prague Airport to Vienna Airport.
Book your Prague to Vienna train tickets online with Distribusion.
Book your Prague to Vienna bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 2139+ hotels available in Vienna. Prices start at $63 USD per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Prague and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.