The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Prague
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 13 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Prague will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $27.
Of the 23 trains that leave Vienna for Prague every day 12 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 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 13 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 1030 (Vienna -> Prague)
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague)
(Vienna -> Brno) · RJ 1040 (Brno -> Prague)
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
EC 206 · EC 280
EC 204 · EC 278
rj 254
rj 252
EC 204 · EC 278Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna to Prague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. 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 coach costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 253 km
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$33 Average Price | $27 Average Price Cheapest | $372 Average Price |
4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna to Prague train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Prague trains for today, Monday, 22 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 206 · EC 280 | 7:10 am Vienna Hbf | 4h13 | 11:23 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 206 · EC 280 | 7:10 am Vienna Hbf | 4h13 | 11:23 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
R 326 | 8:00 am Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof | 5h10 | 1:10 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 254 | 8:10 am Vienna Hbf | 4h13 | 12:23 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 254 | 8:10 am Vienna Hbf | 4h13 | 12:23 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 9:39 am Vienna Hbf | 4h17 | 1:56 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 9:39 am Vienna Hbf | 4h31 | 2:10 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 changesdirect | |
rj 252 | 10:10 am Vienna Hbf | 4h13 | 2:23 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 252 | 10:10 am Vienna Hbf | 4h13 | 2:23 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 10:45 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h13 | 3:58 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1048 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 10:45 am Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h25 | 4:10 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 change | |
EC 204 · EC 278 | 11:10 am Vienna Hbf | 4h13 | 3:23 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 204 · EC 278 | 11:10 am Vienna Hbf | 4h13 | 3:23 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 250 | 12:10 pm Vienna Hbf | 4h16 | 4:26 pm Prague-Holešovice | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 1:39 pm Vienna Hbf | 4h21 | 6:00 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 1:39 pm Vienna Hbf | 4h31 | 6:10 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 changesdirect | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 2:45 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h25 | 8:10 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 1 change | |
(Vienna -> Prague) · RJ 1050 (Bratislava -> Prague) | 2:45 pm Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 5h11 | 7:56 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 4:36 pm Vienna Hbf | 4h34 | 9:10 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 4:36 pm Vienna Hbf | 4h22 | 8:58 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) | 5:39 am Vienna Hbf | 4h31 | 10:10 am Praha-Zahradní Město | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1030 (Vienna -> Prague) | 5:39 am Vienna Hbf | 4h17 | 9:56 am Prague hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Prague
Trains from Vienna to Prague run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 but you can travel from only $12 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity from Vienna to Prague trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Vienna and Prague from $12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Regionalzug
České dráhy
FAQs: Vienna to Prague train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Prague 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 Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Vienna, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Vienna Hbf, Vienna Airport, Vienna Westbahnhof and Vienna Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof. When arriving in Prague, you can end your trip in train stations like Prague hlavní nádraží, Prague-Holešovice and Praha-Kačerov.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Prague hlavní nádraží, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Prague
- 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, 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
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via the roundabout.
- Restaurant Gasthaus Hansy
- Rollercoaster Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Austria Classic Hotel Wien
- Motel One Wien-Prater
- Hotel Praterstern
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line U1, Line U2
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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 nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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