By train from Prague to Vienna and back. What is the best mode of transport to get from Prague to Vienna? Optional stop – Brno

The distance Prague - Vienna along the highway is 318 km, in a straight line - 250 km. In English countries, the length of this route is 198 miles by road and 156 miles as the crow flies. The trip from Prague to Vienna by car will last approximately 4 hours 32 minutes.

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The final trip of our Euro tour was a trip from Prague to Vienna, which we decided to take by bus. On weekdays, Student Agency buses start running from 3:30 to 16:30 at intervals of 2 hours, plus the last flight at 23:55, you will see a detailed schedule when you start booking tickets.

Tickets, in principle, can be bought at the central bus station itself (the so-called ÚAN Florenc Praha, where flights depart from), but then you need to be prepared for the fact that they may not be available. The best solution is to buy tickets online (save your nerves and time).

How to buy tickets?

Now I’ll try to explain how this can be done on the site

On the right side, enter the points of departure and arrival, the date of travel and the age of the traveler. Important: if you do not need to go to Vienna itself, but to the airport, the name of the station should be entered as follows: Vienna, Schwechat Airport Busstation.
Select a suitable flight. The first bus leaves at 3:30, then every 1-2 hours until 16:30, plus a night service at 23:55. It’s convenient that all these are non-stop flights. By pressing the blue I button, you will receive all the information you need about your upcoming trip. If you have one of these documents (EYCA - European Youth Discount Card or ISIC Internationally Recognized Student ID), then tickets will be even cheaper.
After choosing a flight, click the “purchase” button and select seats.
In the lower right corner there will be a “continue to summary” button (continue), and do not forget to tick the consent to the processing of personal data (shown in red)
We fill in information about passengers and pay for the purchase.

In addition, tickets can also be purchased through the website http://czech-transport.com/, there is a menu in Russian, but tickets will cost a little more.

Price

Tickets cost 18 euros. It is profitable to buy round-trip tickets, since in this case the return ticket costs a euro cheaper. With the current exchange rate you will save 70 rubles :)

Departure station

ÚAN Florenc Praha: Prague Central Bus Station is located at Křižíkova 6, Praha 8, close to the Florenc metro station (line B/C).

As soon as you get to the station, look for the platforms of the Travel Agency company.

Buses to Vienna usually depart from platform 1, but it is also possible to depart from platform 21.

Buses, I must say, cannot compare with ours. They offer free hot drinks, air conditioning and a toilet. We were especially pleased with the leather seats, in which such a long journey passed unnoticed. In addition, there is an electrical outlet (230 V) and even Wi-Fi is available, but only in the Czech Republic. A flight attendant will always come to your aid.

The ride is long - 5 hours, but comfortable buses (particularly the seats) smooth out the impression. The road is straight, we passed through towns and villages, a pleasant view from the window if you drive during the day.

Arrival

In Vienna you arrive at the Busterminal Stadioncenter station at Engerthstrasse 242-244, 1020 Vienna, Austria. There is a U2 metro station near the Stadion Center shopping center, which can take you to any part of Vienna.

How to get there by taxi?

On the same website (http://czech-transport.com/index.php?id=708) you can order a private car (3 people - 328 euros) or a minibus (8 people - 282 euros). Travel time is approximately 4 hours. They travel around the clock.

The cars are decent, comfortable, here are the photos

How to get there by train?

Train tickets can be bought both at the station, where there are international meters, and online, all on the same website http://czech-transport.com/index.php?id=699.

There are 7 direct trains between Prague and Vienna during the day and one at night. You will find the schedule at the same link. The train travels a little faster than the bus - 4 hours, but also costs more: economy class - 30 euros, 2/1 - 50 and 75 euros, respectively. For the night train, only 2nd/1st class tickets are sold at the same price, as well as sleeping places from 60 euros.

The train departs from Praha hl.n station. (Prague main railway station), located at Wilsonova 8. Open Mon-Tue from 03:25 to 00:35.

You arrive at one of three stations: Wien Hbf (Central Station), Wien Meidling (South Railway Station) or Wien Praterstern (North Railway Station). Before your trip, determine where your hotel is located and choose the station accordingly. FOR us, the best option was the Central Station, it is easy to get to all the key places and places.

There are taxis there, but it is better to order by phone or in advance, since at the Vienna station, as well as at all train stations, taxi drivers charge exorbitant sums. In addition, there is a lot of public transport S-Bahn: floor – 1

U-Bahn: (subway) – line U1) floor –2

Tram: 1 and 18 stop at WiednerGürtel. Tram line "D" stops at Arsenal Street. Buses: 13A, 69A, N66

You can travel a distance of 331 km from Prague to Vienna on 7 trains and 25 buses per day, as well as a daily flight. Ticket prices start from 12€.

Flights from Prague to Vienna

Direct flights from Prague to Vienna are not cheap; for a 45-minute flight you will have to pay from 87.5 € and only if you buy round-trip tickets from 175 €, because One-way tickets cost from 500€. Direct flights are operated only by Austrian Airlines.

It’s cheaper to buy tickets through a search engine, because... Tickets on airline websites are often more expensive.
From Vienna Airport Schwechat to the city center you can take commuter trains from 3.9€ or buses from 5€. In details .
starts from 2.6€. Tickets. You can use public transport, but with a transfer.

Excursion from Prague to Vienna

The most unusual option, but it may come in handy for vacationers in Prague. Transfer is included in the price of the excursion. Precious time is saved to have time to see Vienna, since departure is in the morning and return in the evening. If one day in Vienna is not enough, then there is accommodation included.

Train Prague - Vienna

The train from Prague to Vienna and back runs up to 12 times a day. This route is operated by trains from three companies: RegioJet, ÖBB and Czech Railway. There can be some confusion with RegioJet as there are both buses and trains, so be careful when purchasing your tickets.

Departure and arrival in Vienna at the station Wien Hbf , in Prague to the train station Praha hl.n. Ticket price Prague-Vienna or Vienna-Prague from 15 € per 2nd class carriage.

To buy tickets available on the website and on the websites of Czech and Austrian Railways.

Train ticket Prague - Vienna

Bus Prague - Vienna

There are 4 bus carriers on the Prague - Vienna route. All buses are comfortable, equipped with power sockets, free WiFi, and some buses also provide free coffee and tea.

Tickets for everything at once buses Prague-Vienna-Prague you can buy and or .

Bus Flixbus

Route from Prague to Vienna and back from companies Flixbus organized 15 times a day. Ticket prices start from 15€.

Stops:

and Prague Main Railway Station
in Vienna - bus station near the station. Erdberg metro station

Bus schedule Flixbus Prague— Vienna

Bus RegioJet

The cost of a RegioJet bus is from 12 € when purchased in advance, at least 1 week in advance. When purchasing a ticket, you have the opportunity to choose a seat on the bus. There are 10 round trip flights daily.

Ticket selling: RegioJet and InfoBus website.

RegioJet bus stops:

in Prague - bus station Prague Florenc

Schedule Prague - Vienna

Eurolines bus

The cost of a Eurolines bus starts from 14 € when purchased several days in advance and 12 € when purchased in advance, at least 1 week in advance. There are 2 round trip flights daily.

Stops:

in Prague - bus station Prague Florenc
in Vienna - Stadion Center bus station

Car rental in the Czech Republic

If upon arrival in the Czech Republic you want to visit several cities, as well as travel to neighboring countries, then renting a car is preferable to numerous trips by bus or train. And when there are more than 2 people, the cost of renting a car is comparable to the cost of tickets.

You can book a car, then pick it up at Prague airport or in the city. The optimal time to rent a car in terms of cost is 3-7 days. Price for 7 days starts from 80€.

After walking around Prague for several days, there is a desire to go to some neighboring country, because Germany and Austria are several hours away, by Russian standards “very close by”.

One of the popular destinations for such trips is the capital of Austria, Vienna. Of course, you won’t be able to see all the sights of the Austrian capital in one day, but you will have the opportunity to admire the symbol of Austria and Vienna - St. Stephen’s Cathedral, wander around the Old Town, and visit other famous places.

From Prague to Vienna by bus

This is the most economical way to get to Vienna. The following carriers operate in this direction: Radina VIP, ArdaTur, MeinFernbus, EuroLines and Regio Jet.

Regio Jet - 15 euros (recommended)
Radina VIP - 17 euros
ArdaTur - 22 euros
EuroLines - 22 euros.
MeinFernbus - 26 euros

It's up to you to decide who to choose. All buses are comfortable, equipped with air conditioning, wifi, power sockets and toilets.

Travel time is approximately 4 hours. The first bus leaves at 3:30 am, the last at 23:55. The destination is very popular, there are flights almost every half hour. It is better to buy tickets for the selected time in advance. Morning flights are especially busy.

Schedule for October 2015: 3:30, 5:30 - every half hour - 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17 :00, 23:55.

Bus tickets

Departure city

Arrival city

Travel date Exact date +2 days +/-3 days +6 days

It is bus transportation, thanks to frequent flights and convenient schedules, that allows you to plan even the most economical trip in accordance with your desires and capabilities. At a relatively low cost, you can visit many attractions not only in Prague, but also in other cities of the Czech Republic and Europe.

By plane from Prague to Vienna

The plane, of course, cannot be called the most budget transport, but the time savings are obvious; the flight from Schwechat airport takes no more than an hour.

Check prices for airline tickets Prague - Vienna

The high-speed train “City Airport Train” runs from the airport to the center of Vienna; it covers the distance to the center in just 16 minutes. The train runs from 5:00 to 22:30, with an interval of 30 minutes. The cost of the ticket is 9.00 EUR.

The second available way is to travel by city train S7, it takes 25 minutes to get to the center, and the price of a ticket is 3.90 EUR, the same ticket is also valid for traveling on the metro.

From Prague to Vienna by train

Travel time – 4 hours 10 minutes
Cost - 1130 CZK one way

During the day, there are 8 direct flights between Prague and Vienna. International ticket offices are located on the second floor. A ticket to Austria can be purchased in advance or before departure. It is also possible to purchase a ticket with an unspecified date, which is valid for two months. But since it costs more, given the availability of tickets at the box office, it is not advisable.

Some tourists, in order to save money (on hotel costs), choose a night flight in order to be in Vienna in the morning. This is not the best option; you won’t be able to relax while sitting, and buying a ticket with a sleeper will cost much more.

Schedule for today (departure - arrival): 6:42 - 10:52, 8:42 - 12:52, 10:42 - 14:52, 12:42 - 16:52, 14:42 - 18:52, 16:42 - 20:52, 18:42 - 22:52, 23:50 - 6:09.

From Prague to Vienna by car

Travel time is 4 hours.
Cost approximately 250 euros.

If you have an international driving license, renting a car for independent travel for two to three days will cost from 120 to 130 euros, depending on the make of the car. Gasoline consumption will cost approximately 100 euros. When you rent a car, emphasize that you will go to Austria and need a car with a vignette for driving on toll highways, otherwise prepare 20 euros to buy a vignette with a minimum validity period. Travel time will take 4 hours, provided that the driver is a confident driver. Of course, you can also get there on unpatented roads if you know the terrain well. Be careful, in Vienna, in addition to free roads, there are toll highways, on which you can pay a large fine.

Alternative way

Cost from 50 to 650 euros

For travelers who are poorly oriented in the area and want to see the maximum number of historical and architectural places in a short time, sightseeing tours offered by Czech tour operators will be a good alternative. There are a huge number of options for such tours in Prague, and, of course, you can choose something just for yourself (wine tours, sightseeing tours, shopping tours). The cost of a personal excursion is from 50 to 135 euros, a group excursion from 320 to 650 euros.

Advice! If you decide to stay in Vienna for more than three days, the Wien-Karte will help you save significantly on transport and in many other places. Its cost is 19.90 euros. With it you can use the “Viennese transport lines” free of charge for 72 hours. It also gives big discounts on visits to theaters, cafes, museums and shops.

Conclusion

Each of the above types of transport has its own advantages over others. In this matter, one should also start from material capabilities. But, taking into account the number of flights per day, travel time, convenience and comfort, as well as cost, the most convenient way to travel from Prague to Vienna is to travel by bus. By purchasing a round-trip ticket in advance, you can not only save significantly, but also not have to worry about organizing the return trip.

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Perhaps the easiest way to cover the considerable distance between the two capital cities is to travel by bus. Several companies work in this direction, including Radina VIP, EuroLines and others.

The cost of travel for all carriers is different, as is the duration of the journey and the level of comfort. The carrier Student Agency is ready to boast of the cheapest offer, whose bus ticket does not exceed twenty euros. But you will have to give up the already familiar comfort details in the form of air conditioners, wifi, individual sockets and even toilets.

As a rule, buses depart either from the central bus station or depart from famous places that are located near hotel complexes. The trip will take approximately 4 hours. A wide selection of flights allows you to choose the optimal time to leave the Czech capital. Buses depart from early morning until late at night. It is a trip by bus that allows you not only to save money, but also to at least get a glimpse of the provinces of these developed European countries. To be able to compare life on the periphery and in the center of the country.

By plane

For tourists who always and everywhere travel by air, German and Austrian air carriers are ready to offer their first-class services. The choice of companies is quite wide, and their offers will not leave anyone indifferent. Although, for the sake of fairness, we note that it would be hard to call this type of travel budget. For example, the cheapest offer at the moment is from the German carrier Germawings, on whose plane you can get to Vienna for only 12,800 rubles. At the same time, you will have to spend several hours in the sky and come to terms with the need to make a short landing in Dusseldorf. In particular, the flight will take passengers at least 5 hours, three of which they will spend in the waiting room of the intermediate airport.

Passengers will have to fly even longer on planes of other airlines. A moderate ticket price often hides a multi-hour flight (more than 25 hours!). The only exception is the Austrian company Austrian, which is ready to deliver everyone to the main cities of the country in just 55 minutes! But you will have to pay extra for such pleasure. The starting price for a ticket starts from 45,300 rubles!

Air travel should be considered as a last resort. After all, you still have to get to the center of Vienna. The fastest way to do this is on the high-speed City Airport Train, a ticket for which costs more than 10 euros. But the journey will take no more than 16 minutes.

Train Prague-Vienna

The railway company will also help you realize your dream and see Vienna. During the day, trains make 8 direct flights between the two capitals. Please note that you can only purchase a train ticket at the station's international ticket office, which is located on the second floor. Since Prague train station is so easy to get to, taking the express train is easily one of the easiest and most efficient ways to see Vienna.

The first train leaves the Czech station platform at 6.42 local time, and the last train leaves at 23.50. The total travel time is 4 hours 10 minutes, excluding the last train. The night train arrives in Vienna at 6 hours 10 minutes, so the total travel time is 6 hours 20 minutes. It is the last train that tourists most often choose. After all, in this way you can avoid additional costs for hotel accommodation. You can get a good night's sleep in a comfortable compartment, arriving in the capital of Austria early in the morning full of strength and energy.

The only drawback of the train tour is the relatively high cost of the ticket. For the cheapest ticket you will have to pay 35 euros, and for a trip in a “luxury” compartment – 60.

By car

For those who are the proud holder of an international driver's license, a trip by personal or rented car is an excellent option for visiting Vienna. But such a pleasure will not be cheap, because you will have to refuel the vehicle from your own pocket. Estimated fuel costs will be 100-120 euros, and if you rent a car, feel free to multiply by two.

Now you know how to get from Prague to Vienna, and what transport you can save on.

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