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The fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Prague to Vienna is by taking the EuroCity train . This modern and luxurious train will get you to your destination in 4 hours and 25 minutes.
Train tickets from Vienna to Prague start at $13.57 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in Advance, however, if you’re booking last-minute tickets on the day, the average price is around $64.86.
Traveling the scenic route from Vienna to Prague is a great experience in itself, and it is the most convenient option: It is a fast, reliable and comfortable connection between the two cities. Vienna and Prague are connected by the modern, high-speed Railjet trains .
Vienna is far more significant historically and culturally, with many world class museums. On the other hand Prague looks much more beautiful and a better place than Vienna for just wandering around and hanging out, the nightlife is better too. Not to mention it is much cheaper than Vienna if budget is an issue.
The rate of violent crime is low and most areas of Prague are safe to walk around even after dark. Be careful on Wenceslas Square. It is usually packed with tourists and the crowds make things easy for pickpockets. There have also been cases of trusting “love-seekers” being robbed of all their money at night .
The best times to visit Prague are the spring and early fall when the weather is mild and there are fewer crowds . Because of the city’s generally chilly climate, the warmer summer months (average high temperatures hover in the low to mid-70s) see the largest influx of tourists – which means higher hotel rates.
Between the two, we preferred Vienna by far. If you are wondering how many days in Vienna you will need, I would say you will want at least two full days to explore. Ideally you would stay up to five days , especially if you want to take any day trips from Vienna , but 3 days in Vienna is really the sweet spot.
The best time to visit Vienna is from April to May or September to October. The mild weather in spring and fall brings mild crowds. Most visitors aim to enjoy the warm, sunny weather that Vienna experiences in the summer months. Between June and August, you can expect the city to fill up and room rates to skyrocket.
To really see Prague, it’s best to visit for four to five days . That will allow you to see all the main sites and get a sense of the city’s culture.
ÖBB offers 5-8 direct daily trains from Vienna to Prague , including an overnight service. The first train leaves Vienna in the early morning, with trains every two hours until the overnight departure late in the evening.
Is there a direct train between Kraków and Prague ? Yes, there is a direct train departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day.
The main train line toward Vienna is quite scenic , even without making any stops or detours, so you don’t really need a car to enjoy some countryside.
If you are short on time, Prague will be the better choice seeing as it’s a smaller, walkable city with better day trip options. If you have a little more time and happen to love food, Budapest will give you a few more options to fill your days, plus, the thermal spas are world-class.
April to May are the ideal months to visit Austria . Because of this weather, fewer crowds visit meaning lower prices and more accommodation options. This is a wonderful time to explore Hofburg, an area that is the embodiment of Austrian culture.
Vienna has the Glamour of an Imperial City as it was the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It has incredible Palaces, Museums, Restaurants, and ofcourse Cafés. Its Architecture is stunning, and it is a very well organized and clean City. Budapest on the other hand is beautiful , but it is stuck in the Soviet Era.