169 miles (273 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$25 - $26 | |
Bus • $25 (€23) • 5 h 55 min | |
Train • $26 (€24) • 5 h 25 min | |
FlixBus or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) |
Travel 169 miles (273 km) by train or bus between Salzburg and Prague. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Salzburg to Prague.
How to get from Salzburg to Prague by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Prague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel to Prague from Salzburg on Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Salzburg to Prague travel.
Leo Express is a Czech-based train company that offers fast and comfortable travel throughout the Czech Republic and beyond including trains from Salzburg to Prague. It operates a fleet of modern, air-conditioned trains, including the Leo Express InterCity, Leo Express Express, and Leo Express Regional. The InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 160 km/h, while the Express and Regional trains offer more leisurely journeys. Leo Express offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. It also offers discounts for students, seniors, and children. Onboard facilities include a café car, a restaurant car, and a bar car. The most popular routes for Leo Express include Prague to Ostrava, Prague to Brno, and Prague to Olomouc. Other popular routes include Prague to Vienna, Prague to Budapest, and Prague to Krakow.
There are 2 travel options from Salzburg to Prague: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Prague is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $25 (€23) compared to other travel options to Prague:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train with an average ticket price of $26 (€24) from Salzburg to Prague.
The fastest way from Salzburg to Prague is by train with an average journey time of 5 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Prague that take longer:
Getting to Prague by bus takes 5 h 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 169 miles (273 km) between Salzburg and Prague.
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Prague is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Prague from Salzburg as scheduled services by train or bus 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 journey.
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