Vienna to Prague by bus
Prague lies 253 km (157 mi) north-west of Vienna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 308 km (191 mi) of road.
| Vienna | Prague | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Czechia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
What changes when you arrive in Prague
Crossing from Austria into Czechia: money changes from the Euro to the Koruna (CZK); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +420; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q135231540.
Where to book buses from Vienna to Prague
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Staying in Prague
Our booking partner lists 3,347+ places to stay in Prague (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 949 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (582), and 61 are five-star. Across 893 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 2,331,779 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Prague from Vienna?
253 km (157 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Vienna; by road roughly 308 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Prague by bus?
About 4 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna and Prague?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Prague?
The Koruna (CZK).
Where can I stay in Prague?
Our booking partner lists 3,347+ places to stay in Prague, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.