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ViennaPrague252 km

How to get from Vienna to Prague

Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.

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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 Wed, Aug 26.

This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.

252 km

Which way suits you?

Transport	Observed fare	Duration and scope	Detail
Flight	€81Checked Sep 6	1h 07mFlight only	See Flight details
Train	€13Omio catalogue, Sep 9	4h 10mdirect	See Train details
Bus	€12Omio catalogue, Sep 9	5hdirect	See Bus details

Flight€81Checked Sep 6
1h 07m · Flight onlySee Flight details
Train€13Omio catalogue, Sep 9
4h 10m · directSee Train details
Bus€12Omio catalogue, Sep 9
5h · 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.

€811h 07m · direct · flight

1
Vienna International → Prague Václav Havelflight
1h 07m

Against the other options

vs the cheapest+€66

vs the fastest+17m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

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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.

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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.

September 2026

€80

9€184 10€152

18€184

27€100 28€90 29€80 30€90

October 2026

€113

November 2026

€106

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Departures from Vienna to Prague

FlixBus runs 29 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:25 and the last at 23:30.

Operator	Departures a day	First	Last
FlixBusbus	29	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.

Bus· 3h 55m€12Book
Train· 4h 13m€13Book

Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9

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Operators seen on these journeys

ArdaTurVienna-PragueBook →

Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Prague Václav HavelSee live options and dates →

ÖBB RailjetVienna-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →

On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Austrian Airlines, ÖBB Railjet; 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 €81 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.

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 €81. 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 ArdaTur, Austrian Airlines, ÖBB Railjet.

Can you get from Vienna to Prague without flying?

Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 3h 55m.

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.