Czechia
AustriaPrague to Vienna shipping route.
337 km by rail, about 11 h 12 min in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Prague and Vienna
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
PragueRailViennaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 337 km (209 mi) |
| Straight line | 251 km |
| Transit time | 11 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Prague to Vienna shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Prague, Czechia to Vienna, Austria runs 337 km on the freight network, heading south east. The straight line between the cities is 251 km, the track adds 34%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 11 h 12 min. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Czechia and Austria come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Prague and Vienna.
By road the same trip is 407 km and takes a truck about 4 h 30 min.
Of 33 rail routes from Prague in this directory, Vienna is the shortest.
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Prague to Vienna?
337 km by rail (251 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Prague to Vienna?
About 11 h 12 min at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Vienna to Prague has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.