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How to get from Vienna to Prague by train

Trains available on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Earliest departure you can still book: Thu, Nov 5 09:00

  • Train R 326 Silva Nortica
    5 h 10 min
    Thu, Nov 5
    Departure
    Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €77
  • Train rj 254 Vindobona
    4 h 13 min
    Thu, Nov 5
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €70
  • Connection 10:34 → 15:23 (3:23 PM)
    1 TransferTransfer: 22 min4 h 49 minvia Vienna
    Thu, Nov 5
    Connection details
    1Train IC 640 OS3541 VIE-LZS-ZSB
    Departure
    Wien Flughafen
    Arrival
    Wien Hbf
    Transfer: 22 min
    2Train rj 252 Vindobona
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €91
  • Train rj 252 Vindobona
    4 h 13 min
    Thu, Nov 5
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €70
  • Connection 13:34 (1:34 PM) → 19:23 (7:23 PM)
    1 TransferTransfer: 1 h 22 min5 h 49 minvia Vienna
    Thu, Nov 5
    Connection details
    1Train IC 646 OS3515 VIE-LZS-ZSB
    Departure
    Wien Flughafen
    Arrival
    Wien Hbf
    Transfer: 1 h 22 min
    2Train rj 56 Vindobona
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €91
  • Train R 324 Silva Nortica
    5 h 10 min
    Thu, Nov 5
    Departure
    Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €77
  • Train rj 56 Vindobona
    4 h 13 min
    Thu, Nov 5
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €70
Show remaining connections (7)
  • Connection 16:02 (4:02 PM) → 21:23 (9:23 PM)
    1 TransferTransfer: 53 min5 h 21 minvia Vienna
    Thu, Nov 5
    Connection details
    1Train rj 856 Weissensee
    Departure
    Wien Flughafen
    Arrival
    Wien Hbf
    Transfer: 53 min
    2Train rj 54 Vindobona
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €91
  • Connection 16:34 (4:34 PM) → 21:23 (9:23 PM)
    1 TransferTransfer: 22 min4 h 49 minvia Vienna
    Thu, Nov 5
    Connection details
    1Train IC 742
    Departure
    Wien Flughafen
    Arrival
    Wien Hbf
    Transfer: 22 min
    2Train rj 54 Vindobona
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €91
  • Train rj 54 Vindobona
    4 h 13 min
    Thu, Nov 5
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €70
  • Connection 17:34 (5:34 PM) → 23:32 (11:32 PM)
    1 TransferTransfer: 1 h 22 min5 h 58 minvia Vienna
    Thu, Nov 5
    Connection details
    1Train IC 744 OS3523 VIE-LZS-ZSB
    Departure
    Wien Flughafen
    Arrival
    Wien Hbf
    Transfer: 1 h 22 min
    2Train rj 52 Vindobona
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €91
  • Train rj 52 Vindobona
    4 h 22 min
    Thu, Nov 5
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €70
  • Train NJ 456 nightjet
    4 h 59 min
    Thu, Nov 5
    Departure
    Wien Hbf
    Arrival
    Praha hl.n.
    from €97

Group tickets

This route in numbers

Checked against live timetables on (2026-11-11 – 2026-11-17)

Connections a day17–20
Direct trains a day12–15
Fastest direct train4 h 13 min
Last direct departure22:10
One way from€21 — ticket and seat reservation
StationsWien Hbf → Praha hl.n. · Wien Flughafen → Praha hl.n. · Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof → Praha hl.n.

Who runs the trains

  • ÖBB — Fastest direct train 4 h 13 min · Every day of the week: rj 258 Vindobona, rj 254 Vindobona, rj 252 Vindobona, rj 56 Vindobona, rj 54 Vindobona and 2 more
  • ČD — Fastest direct train 4 h 13 min · Every day of the week: rj 256 Vindobona
  • RegioJet — Fastest direct train 4 h 17 min · Every day of the week: RJ 1030, RJ 1032

The number of trains and the cheapest fare change from day to day — the list above is live for the date you pick.

How booking a train e-ticket works

  1. Pick your date above and choose a connection — you'll see departure times, the train type and the price.
  2. Add tickets to the cart and enter each passenger's full name exactly as in their passport or ID.
  3. Pay in advance by card or bank transfer.
  4. We email your e-ticket as a PDF — print it or show it on your phone, and board.

Frequently asked questions

How do I buy a ticket and what do I receive?
Book here on the website (or via email, WhatsApp or Telegram) and pay in advance by card or bank transfer. After payment we email your e-ticket as a PDF — just print it or show it on your phone when boarding. A small booking fee (from €4 per person) applies and is non-refundable.
What is the difference between an e-ticket and a paper ticket?
An e-ticket is a cheaper PDF sent by email, issued in the passenger's name, and generally cannot be changed or cancelled. A paper ticket is physically delivered (to your home, hotel or our Prague office) for a delivery fee and, depending on the carrier and fare, may be changeable. Both are equally valid; at checkout you see which options exist for your train.
How far in advance can I book?
Most international routes go on sale about 60 days before departure. Because of the Europe-wide December timetable change, later dates open only from mid-to-late November. If your date isn't in the calendar yet, it simply hasn't opened — book early, as popular and night trains sell out.
Do I need a seat reservation, and will my group sit together?
On daytime trains a seat reservation is usually optional; on night trains a couchette or bed reservation is required and is included when you book. Seats are assigned automatically, so a specific seat can't be hand-picked. Book everyone in a single order to be seated together.
What is the difference between 1st and 2nd class?
Usually only more room: fewer passengers around you and less noise. Both classes travel on the same train and arrive at the same time.
I have an Interrail or Eurail pass — do I still need a ticket?
If your pass covers the countries on your route, you only need a seat reservation (or a couchette/bed reservation on night trains), not a ticket. Reservations are per person and non-refundable, and on some passes are supplied as paper.
Can I cancel or change my ticket, and will I get a refund?
E-tickets cannot be changed or cancelled. Refunds otherwise depend on the carrier and fare — many routes are non-refundable, and seat reservations, booking fees and admin charges are never refundable. Where cancellation is allowed, use the "Cancel Ticket" function in your order summary (paper tickets must be returned first).
What do I need when boarding?
Just board the train and show your printed ticket (plus a separate seat reservation, if any) and a valid passport or ID matching the booking name to the conductor. There's no need to stamp, validate or exchange the ticket at a station window.
When should I arrive, which platform, and is the train direct?
Arrive about 20–30 minutes before departure. The platform is shown on the station screens only around 20–30 minutes beforehand, so we can't tell it in advance. A "direct" train means you stay on the same train (it stops on the way but you don't change); some daytime connections combine a train and a replacement bus — check the connection details above.
What options are there on night trains?
Night trains offer seats, couchettes and beds in shared or private cabins, plus higher-comfort deluxe cabins (private, sometimes with a washroom and breakfast) on some routes. A reservation is required and availability is limited, so book as early as possible.
Can I take a bicycle, a pet or extra luggage?
Bicycles are carried only on certain trains and must be reserved in advance — €15, non-refundable; contact us to add one. Small pets travel in a carrier, and small-to-medium dogs on a separate ticket. Standard luggage (up to about three pieces per passenger that you can handle yourself) is free.
Is the Prague–Vienna train direct, and how long does it take?
Yes — fast direct trains run several times a day and the journey takes roughly 4 hours. The exact departure times, train type and both stations for your date are shown in the connection list above.
Which stations are used in Vienna and Prague?
Trains use Prague main station (Praha hlavní nádraží) and Vienna Central (Wien Hauptbahnhof); some services also call at Wien Meidling. The stations for each specific train are listed with the connection above.

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