Route guide

Vienna → Prague

251 km · Austria to Czechia · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €15+ by bus

How to travel from Vienna to Prague

There are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Prague — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€30–85

Duration: 2h 5m

via Railjet

~3.5 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€15–38

Duration: 3h 35m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€30–55

Duration: 2h 47m

~43 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Vienna and Prague highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 251 km this is short-haul — feasible as a day trip if you start early.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
This route crosses from Austria into Czechia. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Vienna to Prague — every option in detail

Vienna to Prague by train

Trains link Vienna (Austria) and Prague (Czechia) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 2h 5m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Railjet.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €30 to €85. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 3.5 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 39 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~36 kg on this distance.

Vienna to Prague by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Vienna and Prague with a typical journey of 3h 35m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €15 when booked in advance, rising to €38 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Vienna to Prague by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 251 km route.

Vienna to Prague by car

The driving distance from Vienna to Prague is approximately 288 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 2h 47m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €30–55 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Czechia border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 43 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Vienna and Prague is approximately 251 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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