How to get from Vienna to Prague
- 252 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 50m
- 27 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
50m
direct
Flight
€140
Cheapest
3h 55m
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Prague. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 07m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 Sat, Sep 19.
252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €140Checked Oct 2 | 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €35Older observation | 5h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€140Checked Oct 250m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€35Older observation5h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Prague: 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.
- 1Vienna International → Prague Václav Havelflight1h 07m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Vienna to Prague
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€52November 2026
€58Departures from Vienna to Prague
FlixBus runs 27 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:25 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 27 | 03:25 | 23:30 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 |
| 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
FlixBusVienna-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →
ArdaTurVienna-BrnoBook →České dráhy, a.s.Brno-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, ArdaTur, České dráhy, a.s.; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Prague works
Start with a flight from Vienna to Prague, about 1h 7m. In total it's roughly €128 over 1h 7m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Prague?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 07m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Prague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:25 and the last at 23:30, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Prague?
27 a day with FlixBus, between 03:25 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Prague leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Prague from Vienna?
About 252 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Prague cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €128. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Prague?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 07m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Prague?
About 1h 07m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Prague?
Vienna is VIE and Prague is PRG, so this route is usually written VIE to PRG.
Which operators run Vienna to Prague?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, ArdaTur, České dráhy, a.s..
Can you get from Vienna to Prague without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Prague?
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.
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026