Prague to Vienna Train Times: just over 4h, from €14

Prague to Vienna takes just over 4 hours by direct train, running every 2 hours on the joint CD and OBB comfortjet and railjet, Prague Hlavni to Vienna Hbf, city centre to city centre. RegioJet runs up to 4 trains a day on the same route for a little less, at about 4h15 to 4h20, with onboard drink and snack service. FlixBus and RegioJet coaches take around 4 hours too, for the lowest fares. Here is how the times and fares compare.

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Fastest	Comfortjet or railjet, just over 4h, every 2 hours
Frequency	Direct trains roughly every 2 hours, plus up to 4 RegioJet a day
Cheapest	RegioJet train or a coach
Route	Prague Hlavni to Vienna Hbf, about 330 km

Mode	Departures/day	First-last departure	Fastest	Typical fare	Top operators
Train	3.2	06:01-16:01	4h 17m	USD 15-35	RegioJet
Bus	36	02:20-23:25	2h 20m	USD 16-28	FlixBus, RegioJet, Union Ivkoni International
Flight	13	06:00-21:15	45m	USD 174-519	LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines
Prices checked September 9, 2026 from 3136 scheduled departures.

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	comfortjet / railjet (CD / OBB) Direct, every 2 hours, Prague Hlavni to Vienna Hbf. Restaurant car, power sockets and free WiFi. Book ahead for low fares.	just over 4h	approx €15 to €40	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	RegioJet Up to 4 direct trains a day, a little slower but often cheaper, with onboard drink and snack service.	about 4h15 to 4h20	approx €14 to €35	No	Check on 12Go →
Bus	RegioJet / FlixBus coach Cheapest overall, with frequent daily departures.	about 4 hours	approx €10 to €25	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Prague to Vienna?

Just over 4 hours on the direct CD and OBB comfortjet or railjet, running every 2 hours between Prague Hlavni and Vienna Hbf. RegioJet takes a touch longer, about 4h15 to 4h20.

What is the Prague to Vienna train time?

About 4 hours centre to centre on the fastest direct services, with RegioJet a little longer at roughly 4h15 to 4h20 on its up to 4 daily trains.

Is there a direct train from Prague to Vienna?

Yes. CD and OBB run joint comfortjet and railjet trains direct every 2 hours, and RegioJet runs up to 4 more direct trains a day, all Prague Hlavni to Vienna Hbf with no change.

What is the best way to get from Prague to Vienna?

The comfortjet or railjet is the best all-round option: direct, every 2 hours, just over 4 hours centre to centre, with a restaurant car and free WiFi. RegioJet trains and FlixBus coaches are cheaper if you are counting every euro.

Can you do Vienna as a day trip from Prague?

It is possible at just over 4 hours each way with trains roughly every 2 hours, but it makes for a long day. Most travelers prefer at least one night in Vienna to make the trip worthwhile.

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