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Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Prague are often visited on one trip, and for good reason. The capitals of Central Europe lie surprisingly close to each other, and with Brno and Salzburg added you get a compact region where a few hours on the road take you to a completely different city.
Below you will find the approximate road distances and driving times between the six cities, typical train journey times and practical tips on planning the route. All figures are approximate and depend on traffic, roadworks and the exact start and end address.
Distance table: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Prague, Brno and Salzburg
The driving times assume normal traffic and do not include breaks. On longer routes such as Budapest to Prague, plan at least one stop of 20-30 minutes.
Popular routes by car or private transfer
Vienna - Bratislava
Two capitals only about 80 km apart, about an hour by car. Many visitors combine both cities in one day or stay in one and visit the other. A private transfer from Vienna to Bratislava costs from 90 € per car.
Vienna to Budapest and Bratislava to Budapest
The Vienna to Budapest distance is approx. 245 km, which takes about 2 h 45 min by car. From Bratislava it is shorter, about 200 km and 2 h 15 min. Both routes run almost entirely on motorways. A transfer from Vienna to Budapest costs from 330 €, and from Budapest to Bratislava from 300 € per car. On the way you can easily stop for lunch or a short walk, for example in Győr.
To Prague and Brno
From Vienna and Bratislava the drive to Prague is about 330 km and 3.5 hours, and the route usually leads through Brno. Brno is therefore a convenient stopover, about 1.5-2 hours from Vienna or Bratislava. The motorway between Brno and Prague is busy, so allow extra time at peak hours.
Vienna - Salzburg
Salzburg lies about 300 km west of Vienna, roughly 3 hours by car along the motorway past Linz. It is a natural extension of a Vienna trip, especially in summer and during the Christmas markets. More information on transfers in Salzburg is available on our site.
By train: approximate travel times
The rail network between these cities is good, and trains are a comfortable option for travellers with light luggage. Approximate journey times:
about 1 hour.
about 2 h 30 min to 3 h.
about 2 h 30 min.
about 4 hours.
about 1.5 hours.
about 2.5 hours.
about 6.5-7 hours.
Keep in mind that you also need to get to and from the stations, which can add an hour or more with luggage.
Tips for planning your route
Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and the Czech Republic all require a motorway vignette, usually bought online. With a transfer this is already included.
all four countries are in the Schengen area, so there are normally no checks, but always carry your passport or ID.
a route like Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest can be done in one day with a stop in Bratislava for lunch and a walk through the old town.
leave early or after the morning rush hour to avoid traffic around Vienna, Budapest and Prague.
A private transfer makes sense especially for families, groups and travellers with a lot of luggage: door to door, without changes, with stops where you want them and at a fixed price for the whole car.
Planning a trip between Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest or Prague? Book your private transfer online and travel door to door at a fixed price.
