How to Get from Vienna to Prague
Vienna to Prague is 252 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 50m by plane. The trip takes 3h 40m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Prague by price and travel time (route calculated on 8 November 2026).
- First bus at 04:45, last at 23:30
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Prague. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 252 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
252 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €144Checked Nov 5 | 50mFastestFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €35Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 5h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 9 | 3h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Flight€144Checked Nov 550m · Flight onlyFastestSee Flight details
- Train€35Our estimate, not a fare we saw5h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 93h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Prague: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna → Praha hlavní nádražíbus
FlixBus·3h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Mon, Nov 9around €17
- Tue, Nov 10around €17
- Wed, Nov 11around €17
- Thu, Nov 12around €17
- Fri, Nov 13around €17
- Sat, Nov 14around €17
- Sun, Nov 15around €17
- Mon, Nov 16around €17
- Tue, Nov 17around €17
- Wed, Nov 18around €17
- Thu, Nov 19around €17
- Fri, Nov 20around €17
- Sat, Nov 21around €17
- Sun, Nov 22around €17
- Wed, Dec 2around €17
- Thu, Dec 3around €17
- Fri, Dec 4around €17
- Sat, Dec 5around €17
- Sun, Dec 6around €17
- Mon, Dec 7around €17
- Tue, Dec 8around €17
Cheapest Flight Fare by Month, Vienna to Prague
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €64 | |
| December 2026 | €71 | |
| January 2027 | €56 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Vienna to Prague
FlixBus publishes departures from 04:45 to 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 04:45 | 23:30 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 07:40 | 07:40 |
| ÖBB Railjettrain | · | · | · |
All departures FlixBus
- 04:45
- 06:05
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 08:55
- 09:05
- 09:15
- 09:30
- 09:35
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:25
- 12:30
- 13:00
- 14:30
- 16:20
- 16:50
- 17:30
- 21:00
- 22:05
- 22:30
- 22:55
- 23:30
All departures ArdaTur
- 07:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. 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, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
FlixBusVienna-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
ArdaTurVienna-BrnoSee live options and dates →České dráhy, a.s.Brno-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ArdaTur, České dráhy, a.s..
How the Trip from Vienna to Prague Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 8 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Praha hlavní nádraží, about 3h 55m. In total it's roughly €17 over 3h 55m, direct, no transfers.
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Vienna to Prague: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Prague?
Routavio's route check on 8 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 3h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Prague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:45 and the last at 23:30, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
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 estimate for the route we recommend is around €17. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Prague?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, 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?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, ArdaTur, České dráhy, a.s.
Route calculated: 8 Nov 2026