How to get from Salzburg to Prague
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Salzburg to Prague by price and travel time.
- 272 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 05m
- 10 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 05m
1 transfer
Flight
€210
Cheapest
5h 40m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Salzburg to Prague. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 40m 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €19, on Wed, Oct 14.
272 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €162Checked Oct 19 | 4h 28m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €16Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 14m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€162Checked Oct 194h 28m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€16Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 14m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€21Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Salzburg to Prague: 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.
- 1Salzburg → Praha hlavní nádražíbus
FlixBus·5h 40m
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 Prague
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:20 and the last at 23:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 05:20 | 23:05 |
All departures
- 05:20
- 06:00
- 06:20
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 13:00
- 14:00
- 15:00
- 22:05
- 23:05
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, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusSalzburg-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →
LufthansaSalzburg-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-PragueSee live options and dates →
ÖBBSalzburg W. A. Mozart-Munich Airport, Salzburg-Vienna, Vienna-Praha hlavní nádražíBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Salzburg to Prague works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Salzburg to Praha hlavní nádraží, about 5h 40m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Salzburg to Prague: common questions
How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Prague?
The most useful route takes about 5h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Salzburg to Prague?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:20 and the last at 23:05, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Salzburg to Prague?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 05:20 and 23:05.
How far is Prague from Salzburg?
About 272 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Salzburg to Prague cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €23. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Salzburg to Prague?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Lufthansa, ÖBB.
Can you get from Salzburg to Prague without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Prague?
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.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026