How to travel from Prague to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Prague and Vienna is around 310km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prague to Vienna by bus, train, car, subway and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nádraží Veleslavín then fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Erdberg.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Vienna Hbf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated byRegioJet+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance331km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Prague to Vienna by bus, train, car, subway and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the underground and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Prague and Vienna is around 310km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Prague and Vienna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Vienna is to take the underground and then fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Vienna. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Prague and Vienna with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4hrs.

RegioJet and Czech Railways run train services between Prague and Vienna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prague and Vienna. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Vienna with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Prague and Vienna. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Vienna. We recommend that you take the train to Nádraží Veleslavín then fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE). instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Vienna is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Vienna. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Prague and Vienna. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Vienna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Prague to Vienna

Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Vienna

Transport options from Prague to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 35m
€265($265)
every 30 mins310km (192 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€21($21)
hourly335km (208 miles)
Train
4hrs
€13($13)
every 4 hours401km (249 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€63($63)
on demand331km (206 miles)

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Airports near Vienna

The following major airports near Vienna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Vienna
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Vienna
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Vienna