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Schwarzenberg Palace
The city’s leading art museum in a noble palace, showing European works from medieval painting to the nineteenth century in elegant historic rooms.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
5 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 7 m
Buses on 05 Sept
7
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Salzburg to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Prague will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 7 buses from Salzburg to Prague, including 6 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 274 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £314.
Distance: 274 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £314 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Prague:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Salzburg to Prague costing on average £29.
A train is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Prague costing on average £314.
Other travel options to Prague take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 18m.
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £40. The journey takes 5h 18m versus 4h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Prague coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:40 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h20 | 7:00 Prague, Central Train Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:40 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h15 | 6:55 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:40 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 9h50 | 7:30 Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
FlixBus | 0:05 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 5h40 | 5:45 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h35 | 13:55 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h10 | 13:30 Praha, Roztyly | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h20 | 14:20 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:00 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 7h35 | 22:35 Praha, Roztyly | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 5h55 | 20:55 Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Salzburg, P+R Süd | 6h30 | 21:30 Praha, Černý Most | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Salzburg to Prague run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by train.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 274 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 274 km |
Average bus duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Prague by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salzburg to Prague buses use the Salzburg, P+R Süd to Praha, ÚAN Florenc station pair, with some services arriving at Praha, Roztyly. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Prague bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Salzburg, P+R Süd is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg, P+R Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Süd (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg, P+R Süd.
Available at Salzburg, P+R Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg, P+R Süd: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Roztyly is 6 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Roztyly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Praha, Roztyly. ATMs are available at Praha, Roztyly.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Roztyly.
Available at Praha, Roztyly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Roztyly: Wheelchair accessible platform available.
Praha, Černý Most is 11 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Černý Most has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Černý Most (in the station), Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Černý Most.
Available at Praha, Černý Most: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Černý Most: Elevators, ramps.
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