How to get from Prague to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Prague to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 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
50m
direct
Flight
€428
Cheapest
3h 54m
direct
Bus
€17
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 50m, 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 €12, on Wed, Oct 14.
252 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €428Checked Oct 19 | 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 4h 10mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 3h 54mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€428Checked Oct 1950m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 194h 10m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 193h 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.
- 1Prague Václav Havel → Vienna Internationalflight
Austrian Airlines·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures 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 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:20
- 02:55
- 04:50
- 06:45
- 07:20
- 09:50
- 10:55
- 11:50
- 13:50
- 14:20
- 15:00
- 15:50
- 17:30
- 17:50
- 19:50
- 21:10
- 23:15
All departuresArdaTur
- 16:30
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 Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesPrague Václav Havel-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-ViennaBook →
ÖBB RailjetPraha hlavní nádraží-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, ÖBB Railjet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Vienna works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Prague to Vienna, about 50 min. In total it's roughly €428 over 50 min, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €12 to €17. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Prague to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 50m.
How long is the flight from Prague to Vienna?
About 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Prague and Vienna?
Prague is PRG and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written PRG to VIE.
Which operators run Prague to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, ÖBB Railjet.
Can you get from Prague to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 40m.
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: Austrian Airlines
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026