Vienna to Prague: Railjet Time, RegioJet or the Cheaper Bus

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

Travelling the other way? Read our Prague to Vienna train guide. Continuing east from Vienna? Read our Vienna to Budapest train guide.

Fastest	Railjet, about 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	Vienna Hbf to Prague Hlavni, about 330 km

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

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How long is the train from Vienna to Prague?

About 4 hours on the direct OBB and CD railjet, running every 2 hours between Vienna Hbf and Prague Hlavni. RegioJet takes a similar time, about 4h to 4h15, on its up to 4 daily direct trains.

How much does the train from Vienna to Prague cost?

Advance railjet fares start from about EUR 15 to 40, with RegioJet often a little cheaper. A FlixBus or RegioJet coach is the lowest fare of all, from about EUR 10. Booking ahead saves the most.

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Prague?

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

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

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

What is the Vienna to Prague train frequency?

Direct railjet trains run roughly every 2 hours, and RegioJet adds up to 4 more direct trains a day, so there are frequent departures between the two capitals throughout the day.

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