How much is the train ticket from Prague to Vienna?

The cheapest train tickets from Prague to Vienna start from $18. The average price for this train route is around $29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Prague to Vienna?

The average train ride duration from Prague to Vienna is 4h 17m, covering a distance of 158 miles (254 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 2m and is operated by RegioJet .

Which train operators service the Prague to Vienna route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Prague to Vienna?

The earliest train departs from Prague to Vienna at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 4:16pm.

Train Prague to Vienna from $16

Next departures

Next departures for Prague to Vienna on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:16pm	Hlavní nádraží	4h 2m	8:18pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
	9:16am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 2m	1:18pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Fastest
	6:16am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 5m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	12:36am	Praha hl.n	6h 24m	7:00am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:16am	Hlavní nádraží	5h 24m	4:40pm	VIE Vienna Airport	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Vienna on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:16pm	Hlavní nádraží	4h 2m	8:18pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	11:16am	Hlavní nádraží	5h 24m	4:40pm	VIE Vienna Airport	No tags
	12:36am	Praha hl.n	6h 24m	7:00am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags
	1:16pm	Hlavní nádraží	4h 5m	5:21pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	12:36am	Praha hl.n	6h 24m	7:00am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Vienna on December 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 20m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
5:37am	Praha hl.n	4h 12m	9:49am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Fastest
9:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 17m	1:18pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
12:36am	Praha hl.n	6h 24m	7:00am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags
1:01pm	Hlavní nádraží	4h 20m	5:21pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Vienna on December 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:46pm	Praha hl.n	5h 8m	10:54pm	Franz-Josefs	Cheapest
5:37am	Praha hl.n	4h 12m	9:49am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Fastest
6:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 20m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
12:36am	Praha hl.n	6h 24m	7:00am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags
9:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 17m	1:18pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Vienna on December 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:35am	Praha hl.n	4h 14m	8:49am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Cheapest
5:37am	Praha hl.n	4h 12m	9:49am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Fastest
6:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 20m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
12:36am	Praha hl.n	6h 24m	7:00am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags
9:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 17m	1:18pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Vienna on December 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:35am	Praha hl.n	4h 14m	8:49am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Cheapest
5:37am	Praha hl.n	4h 12m	9:49am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Fastest
6:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 20m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
12:36am	Praha hl.n	6h 24m	7:00am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags
9:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 17m	1:18pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Prague to Vienna on December 18
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:35am	Praha hl.n	4h 14m	8:49am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Cheapest
5:37am	Praha hl.n	4h 12m	9:49am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	Fastest
6:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 20m	10:21am	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags
12:36am	Praha hl.n	6h 24m	7:00am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	No tags
9:01am	Hlavní nádraží	4h 17m	1:18pm	Wien Hauptbahnhof	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Prague to Vienna

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 4 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 17mAverage Duration

158 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $131	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $46	Average Duration4h 17m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Prague and Vienna?

Prague

A
Hlavní nádraží
300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
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B
Florenc
Křižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
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C
PRG Airport
Aviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
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D
Černý Most
Chlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
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E
Tomíčkova
Tomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia
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F
Praha hl.n
Prague Main Railway Station, 120 00 Praha-Praha 2, Czechia

Vienna

A
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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B
Vienna Airport
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C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
E
Mitte
Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
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F
Belvedere
Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien, Austria

Train Companies

RegioJet

4/51,060 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

According to 37 reviews, RegioJet received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the timeliness. RegioJet ticket prices on this trip start at $18

RegioJet Prague Vienna recent customer reviews

Tutto perfetto. Servizio eccellente e personale disponibile ad accogliere le nostre richieste

Salvatore L.

November 9, 2022

It was very cold in the bus. Seats was uncomfortable. Staff a bit rude. Drivers was talking laud(we was seating right behind them and couldn’t sleep).

Anastasiia S.

June 6, 2019

Excellent service, but seat no 1 and 2 are bad. As bus was late our schedule went haywire. We did not even get dinner

Ishwar G.

May 19, 2019

Train and bus companies in AT:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Prague to Vienna by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Prague to Vienna?
The cheapest train tickets from Prague to Vienna start from $18. The average price for this train route is around $29. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Prague to Vienna?
The average train ride duration from Prague to Vienna is 4h 17m, covering a distance of 158 miles (254 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 2m and is operated by RegioJet.
Which train operators service the Prague to Vienna route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Prague to Vienna?
The earliest train departs from Prague to Vienna at 6:01am. And the latest train departs at 4:16pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/09

$16

12/10

$26

Today

$47

12/12

$29

12/13

$22

12/14

$22

12/15

$16

12/16

$16

The cheapest trip from Prague to Vienna was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Prague to Vienna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $705 for a train ticket from Prague to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually ÖBB will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.