The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Vienna
Cheapest price
14S$
Average price
34S$
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Vienna will cost around 34S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 14S$.
Of the 47 trains that leave Prague for Vienna every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 273+
EC 1015:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží9:49 AMVienna Hbf14 S$1One-way1 change
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)12:47 PM4h34Praha-Zahradní Město5:21 PMVienna Hbf17 S$1One-way0 changes
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)4:01 PM4h17Prague hlavní nádraží8:18 PMVienna Hbf17 S$1One-way0 changes
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)1:01 PM4h20Prague hlavní nádraží5:21 PMVienna Hbf17 S$1One-way0 changes
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna)3:47 PM4h31Praha-Zahradní Město8:18 PMVienna Hbf17 S$1One-way0 changes
RJ 25312:37 PM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží4:49 PMVienna Hbf90 S$1One-way0 changes
RJ 558:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží12:49 PMVienna Hbf90 S$1One-way0 changes
RJ 536:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží10:49 AMVienna Hbf43 S$1One-way0 changes
rj 558:37 AM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží12:49 PMVienna Hbf44 S$1One-way0 changes
rj 25312:37 PM4h12Prague hlavní nádraží4:49 PMVienna Hbf49 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Prague to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from 13S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of 13S$, and a flight costs an average of 143S$.
Distance: 253 km
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5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Prague to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Saturday, 13 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 40457+ IC 407 | 12:36 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h49 | 5:25 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 51 | 4:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h14 | 8:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 51 | 4:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h14 | 8:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 273 · EC 101 | 5:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 9:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 273+ EC 101 | 5:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 9:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 5:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h34 | 10:21 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h20 | 10:21 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 53 | 6:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 10:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 53 | 6:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 10:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 275+ EC 203 | 7:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 11:49 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 55 | 8:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 12:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 55 | 8:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 12:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h31 | 1:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h17 | 1:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 277+ EC 103 | 9:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 277 · EC 103 | 9:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 1:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 251 | 10:36 AM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 251 | 10:36 AM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 2:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 10:47 AM Praha-Zahradní Město | 6h03 | 4:50 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 change | |
RJ 1043 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 11:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h49 | 4:50 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 change | |
EC 279 · EC 205 | 11:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 3:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 279 · EC 205 | 11:37 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 3:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 253 | 12:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 4:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 253 | 12:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 4:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 12:47 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h34 | 5:21 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h20 | 5:21 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 255 | 2:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 6:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 255 | 2:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 6:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 175+ EC 207 | 3:36 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 7:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 175 · EC 207 | 3:36 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 7:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 3:47 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 4h31 | 8:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1037 (Prague -> Vienna) | 4:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h17 | 8:18 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 257 | 4:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 8:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 257 | 4:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 8:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 4:47 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 5h43 | 10:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
RJ 1047 (Prague -> Bratislava) · (Prague -> Vienna) | 5:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h29 | 10:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 change | |
EC 283 · EC 107 | 5:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 9:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 283 · EC 107 | 5:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 9:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
R 323 | 5:46 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h08 | 10:54 PM Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 259 | 6:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 10:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 259 | 6:37 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 4h12 | 10:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 177 | 7:36 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 11:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 177 | 7:36 PM Prague-Holešovice | 4h13 | 11:49 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 8:21 PM Praha-Zahradní Město | 7h39 | 4:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 change | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Brno -> Vienna) | 8:41 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h19 | 4:00 AM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prague to Vienna
Trains from Prague to Vienna run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 13S$ but you can travel from only 11S$ by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price 13S$ |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, České dráhy (ČD) from Prague to Vienna trainsRegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Railjet, České dráhy, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Leo Express, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, České dráhy (ČD) trains will get you between Prague and Vienna from 11S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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České dráhy (ČD)
FAQs: Prague to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Prague and Vienna
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street.
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Gigergasse.
- Restaurant Steirereck
- Plachutta Wollzeile
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Vienna
- Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for S-Bahn and City Airport Train
- Hall 2: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: S1, S2, S3, S7
- U-Bahn: U3, U4
- Bus: Several lines available
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