How to get from Salzburg to Český Krumlov
- 146 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 5h 24m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 10m
direct
Bus
€17
Cheapest
5h 24m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Salzburg to Český Krumlov. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 24m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 146 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
146 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €27Reading date not recorded | 5h 24m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Older observation | 5h 24m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€27Reading date not recorded5h 24m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€10Older observation5h 24m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Salzburg to Český Krumlov: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Salzburg → Linztrain
ÖBB·1h 14m - 2Linz → Český Krumlovbus
FlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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 Salzburg to Český Krumlov
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:20 and the last at 15:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 05:20 | 15:00 |
All departures
- 05:20
- 06:20
- 07:10
- 08:10
- 09:10
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
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.
- Bus· 2h 30m€15Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 12
Cheapest fare by day, Salzburg to Český Krumlov
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
ÖBBSalzburg-LinzBook →FlixBusLinz-Český Krumlov, Salzburg-Český KrumlovBook →City transitLinz-LinzSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ÖBB, FlixBus, City transit; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Salzburg to Český Krumlov works
Start with a ÖBB train from Salzburg to Linz, about 1h 14m. Transfer in Linz and continue by FlixBus bus on to Český Krumlov (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €10 over 5h 24m, 1 transfer.
Salzburg to Český Krumlov: common questions
How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Český Krumlov?
The most useful route takes about 5h 24m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Salzburg to Český Krumlov?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:20 and the last at 15:00, from Salzburg South, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Salzburg to Český Krumlov?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 05:20 and 15:00.
Which station does the bus from Salzburg to Český Krumlov leave from?
Salzburg South with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
Is there a train from Salzburg to Český Krumlov?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Český Krumlov from Salzburg?
About 146 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Salzburg to Český Krumlov cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €10 to €15. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Salzburg to Český Krumlov?
On this route you travel with ÖBB, FlixBus, City transit.
Can you get from Salzburg to Český Krumlov without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Český Krumlov?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 7 Sep 2026