There are 7 ways to get from Prague to Salzburg by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train
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Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbf
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Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Bus
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Take the bus from Prague to Salzburg South
Bus via Český Krumlov
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Take the bus from Prague Na Knizeci Bus Station to Cesky Krumlov Spicak Bus Station
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Take the bus from Český Krumlov to Salzburg
Drive
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Drive from Prague to Salzburg
Fly to Munich, train
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
Fly to Salzburg
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Salzburg (SZG)
Fly to Vienna, train
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE)
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Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Salzburg Hbf
Prague to Salzburg by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Austria from Czech Republic
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic
Conditions of entry into Austria from Czech Republic
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Austria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Austria is currently allowed from Czech Republic.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Salzburg is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Salzburg is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Salzburg is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
No, returning to Czech Republic from Austria is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Salzburg is to bus which costs 490 Kč - 600 Kč and takes 6h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Salzburg is to drive which costs 1 700 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 4h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague and arriving at Salzburg South. Services depart once daily, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Salzburg Hbf via Linz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Prague and Salzburg is 274 km. The road distance is 378.4 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs 440 Kč - 1 700 Kč.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Prague to Salzburg, including transfers.
Prague to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.
Prague to Salzburg train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The best way to get from Prague to Salzburg is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs 440 Kč - 1 700 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 490 Kč - 600 Kč and takes 6h 30m, you could also fly, which costs 2 200 Kč - 12 000 Kč and takes 5h 54m.
- Distance: 273.6 km
- Duration: 5h 25m
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Salzburg, Austria?
You can take a train from Prague to Salzburg via Linz Hbf in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Salzburg South once daily. Tickets cost €20 - €24 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Prague to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €700
Flights from Prague to Salzburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €900
Flights from Prague to Salzburg via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €900
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Prague to Salzburg via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Prague to Salzburg via Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €430
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Prague to Salzburg via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €750
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Prague to Salzburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €470
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €24
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €17
- Business
- €19 - €23
- 1st Class
- €19 - €24
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20 - €30
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Flughafen Wien to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €14
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Linz, Hbf to Salzburg, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €12
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €7
- 1st Class
- €7 - €12
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21 - €28
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- rdc-deutschland.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague to Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Prague Anděl to Český Krumlov
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague Na Knizeci Bus Station to Cesky Krumlov Spicak Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- RegioJet
- Website
- beanshuttle.com
Bus from Český Krumlov to Salzburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €33
- Website
- Bean Shuttle
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Prague Airport to Munich Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Prague to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.
Prague to Salzburg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Salzburg is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Prague to Salzburg.
Lufthansa offers flights from Prague Airport to Munich Airport.
Book your Prague to Salzburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1873+ hotels available in Salzburg. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Prague to Prague Airport is to bus which takes 15 min and costs 40 Kč - 65 Kč.