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Compare bus and train for Český Krumlov to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Český Krumlov to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Český Krumlov to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Český Krumlov to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Salzburg:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Český Krumlov to Salzburg costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€26). The journey takes 3h 13m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Český Krumlov to Salzburg
How to get from Český Krumlov to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Český Krumlov to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 532 · EC 335 · IC 7422:08 PM 5h41 Czech Krumlov 7:49 PM Salzburg Hbf $19 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
IC 532 · EC 335 · IC 7422:08 PM 5h41 Czech Krumlov 7:49 PM Salzburg Hbf $19 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:35 AM 3h15 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 12:50 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus1:35 PM 3h15 Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi 4:50 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Český Krumlov to Salzburg:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Český Krumlov to Salzburg costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Český Krumlov and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Czech Krumlov and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Český Krumlov, Autobusove Nádrazi and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with České dráhy, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug to go to Salzburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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