How to travel from Salzburg to Prague

Travel between Salzburg, Austria and Prague, Czechia is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Austria enter Czechia?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Prague from Salzburg?

Conditions of entry into Czechia:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Prague, Czechia?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Czechia has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 1/24/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Prague from Salzburg.

The current restriction level for returning to Salzburg, Austria from Czechia is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Salzburg, Austria from Prague, Czechia?

Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Salzburg from Prague?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Salzburg, Austria regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 1/9/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Salzburg from Prague here.

There are 4 ways that you can travel from Salzburg to Prague. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Prague is by taking a flight with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options to Prague:

A flight is $33 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Prague costing on average $41 (€36).

A flight is $32 (€28) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Prague costing on average $40 (€35).

The fastest way to get to Prague from Salzburg is by bus with an average travel time of 6 h.

Other travel options to Prague can usually take longer:

In comparison, traveling by flight can take you on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 7 h 5 min.

The Salzburg to Prague distance is around 169 miles (273 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Prague is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Salzburg and Prague as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Salzburg to Prague:

• Most travelers take a bus from Salzburg, Hbf Bahnsteig to Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
• Most travelers take a flight from Salzburg Airport to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Prague.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Prague:

• You can go to Prague from Salzburg by bus with Flixbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $41 (€36) with Flixbus from Salzburg to Prague on Omio.
• You can travel from Salzburg to Prague by train with ÖBB | Euro City (EC). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $40 (€35) with ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Salzburg to Prague.

Yes, there are direct routes from Salzburg to Prague with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct bus to Prague with BlaBlaCar with 1 direct bus per day.

Direct services to Prague tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

When planning your trip from Salzburg to Prague, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $41 (€36) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing $8 (€7) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost $40 (€35) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Salzburg to Prague online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.