How to get from Prague to Vienna
- 252 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 50m
- 17 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 54m
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 54m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 252 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €15, on Fri, Sep 18.
252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €425Checked Sep 27 | 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 4h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 54mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€425Checked Sep 2750m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 34h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 54m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Vienna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Praha hlavní nádraží → Viennabus
FlixBus·3h 54m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Prague to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€36November 2026
€50Departures from Prague to Vienna
FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:20 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 02:20 | 23:15 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| ÖBB Railjettrain | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-ViennaBook →
Austrian AirlinesPrague Václav Havel-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
ÖBB RailjetPraha hlavní nádraží-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Praha hlavní nádraží to Vienna, about 3h 54m. In total it's roughly €17 over 3h 54m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 3h 54m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Prague to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:20 and the last at 23:15, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Vienna?
17 a day with FlixBus, between 02:20 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Vienna leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Vienna from Prague?
About 252 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Vienna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, ÖBB Railjet.
Can you get from Prague to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 54m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Vienna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026