How to get from Prague to Salzburg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Salzburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 272 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
272 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €336Checked Sep 5 | 3h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 5h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€336Checked Sep 53h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Sep 85h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Prague → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·5h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Prague to Salzburg
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:20 and the last at 22:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 04:20 | 22:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusPrague-SalzburgBook →
LufthansaPrague-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-SalzburgSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Salzburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Prague to Salzburg, about 5h 30m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Salzburg?
The most useful route takes about 5h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Salzburg from Prague?
About 272 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Salzburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €33. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Prague to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa.
Can you get from Prague to Salzburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague to Salzburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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