You can get from Salzburg to Prague by train, bus or flight.
To get from Salzburg to Prague on Jan 27 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 169 miles (273 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $8 - $41 | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $41 (€36) • 6 h | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) |
Travel 169 miles (273 km) by bus, ferry, flight or train from Salzburg to Prague. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Salzburg to Prague.
Travel between Salzburg, Austria and Prague, Czechia is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.
Conditions of entry into Czechia:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Czechia has imposed the following measures:
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.
Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic
All travelers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Salzburg to Prague with the following travel companies:
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:
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.
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