The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salzburg for Ceske Budejovice on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€56 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:11 AM Salzburg | 3h46 | 9:57 AM Ceske Budejovice | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€46) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 20:05 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice start from as low as $56 (€46) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $68 (€56) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice trainsÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Ceske Budejovice from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
Westbahn
ÖBB | S-Bahn
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg to Ceske Budejovice
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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