Bus and Train Connections Between Prague and Vienna

Both Vienna and Prague have a deep historical background. With the cities history intermingling even more so in recent times,due to the presence of both Austria and Czech Republic in the European Union and their cooperation in the Schengen Agreement, movement across the border between the two countries has witnessed a recent increase due to a tourist influx in the central European region. In such a scenario, it is imperative to know the different routes used by people to travel between these two cities.

Trains between Vienna and Prague

Taking the train from Prague to Vienna takes an average time of 4 hours 10 minutes depending on the various routes. With trains that run all day, the tickets here are priced at $17, making it a very cost-effective mode of travelling. While most of the trains run non-stop and take the direct route, a few of them do make a few stops in between.

The high-speed trains take a little over four hours to reach the destination. But if they have the time and wish to take it slow so you can appreciate the view more fully, you can opt for a regular train that will take around 6 hours to complete the journey. The trains are run by the OBB, while ticket bookings are coordinated by GoEuro.

Trains bound to Prague usually start from Vienna’s main station, Wien Hauptbahnhof, which is located on the southern side of the City centre. On the return route, tourists can board the Vienna-bound trains from the station of Praha Hlavní Nádraží, located on the eastern side of the city centre.
One good idea would be to book the tickets well in advance in order to save costs as well as get confirmed berths. This is important as these trains are usually brimming with people even in the offseason, on the weekdays.

Taking a Bus

Taking a bus might seem a bit inconvenient to some passengers, as it takes around 5 hours to get from one city to another but a bus ride does offer a repertoire of breath-taking views, each of which can enthral the nature lover that lives inside every wandering traveller. Bus tickets are also cheaper than those of the trains, with prices going as low as a mere $14.

Again, in the case of buses, the high-speed ones take close to 4 hours to reach their destination and have almost no stoppages, while the regular ones take close to 7 hours and have stops at a few places in between. Tickets are coordinated by GoEuro, which, as mentioned before, also coordinates tickets for trains.

One major disadvantage for those travelling on buses is the frequency of the rides. Although there are close to 35 buses running each, these buses run predominantly on the weekends, i.e. from Friday to Sunday. This necessitates the existence of a contingency plan in case bus tickets are not available.

Buses in Vienna run from Vienna’s Station Erdberg and Vienna International Busterminal. While the buses from Prague to Vienna start their journey from Hlavní Nádraží and Praha ÚAN Florenc.

As with the trains, it is advisable to book the tickets in advance, preferably a day or two before. This will ensure the passengers get confirmed seats and can comfortably enjoy the scenic view of the surroundings.