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Mozarts Geburtshaus
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
5 h 28 m
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Salzburg will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Prague to Salzburg you need to make at least one change.
IC 539 · Sp 3807 · rjx 19972
EC 337+
RJX 764
Sp 3 · RJX19972+
IC 539
IC 531 · Sp 3803 · IC 640
IC 535 · Sp 3805 · IC 648
EC 335+
IC 742
EC 333+
IC 644
Sp 3+
IC 531 · IC 640
Sp 3+
IC 648 · IC 535
IC 531 · Sp 3803 · IC 640Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £157.
Distance: 274 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price | £313 Average Price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Salzburg trains for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 539+ Sp 3+ IC 748 | 16:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h28 | 22:49 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 539+ Sp 3 · RJX19972 | 16:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h32 | 21:53 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 539 · Sp 3807 · rjx 19972 | 16:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h32 | 21:53 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 337+ NJ 19946 | 18:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h28 | 1:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 337+ RJX 764 | 18:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h38 | 23:59 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 337 · rjx 764 | 18:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h38 | 23:59 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 259+ EC 462 | 18:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h30 | 2:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 177 · rj 820 · R 5052 | 19:36 Prague-Holešovice | 11h06 | 6:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 177 · RJ 820+ REX 2 | 19:36 Prague-Holešovice | 11h06 | 6:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Friday 21 August | |||||
NJ 457 · rjx 19950 | 0:36 Prague hlavní nádraží | 9h17 | 9:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 331+ IC 546 | 6:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 331 · IC 546 | 6:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 53 · IC 640 | 6:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h12 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 53+ IC 640 | 6:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h12 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EX 360+ 967 | On time 7:35 Prague hlavní nádraží | 9h46 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
Sp 3+ IC 531 · IC 640 | 8:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 531 · Sp 3803 · IC 640 | 8:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 333+ IC 644 | 10:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 15:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 333 · IC 644 | 10:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 15:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 251 · IC 648 | 10:36 Prague-Holešovice | 7h13 | 17:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
Sp 3+ IC 535 · IC 648 | 12:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 17:49 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 535 · Sp 3805 · IC 648 | 12:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 17:49 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 335+ IC 742 | 14:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 19:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 335 · IC 742 | 14:21 Prague hlavní nádraží | 5h28 | 19:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 255+ RJX19972 | 14:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h16 | 21:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 255+ IC 748 | 14:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h12 | 22:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
rj 255 · rjx 19972 | 14:37 Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h16 | 21:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Prague to Salzburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 274 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 274 km |
Average train duration 6h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Mozart’s later residence displays original documents, instruments and domestic interiors. It gives a fuller picture of his life in the city beyond the old town crowds.
A modern art museum on Mönchsberg with changing exhibitions and a terrace overlooking Salzburg. It suits travellers seeking contemporary culture and views together.
Salzburg’s best-known shopping street is lined with historic façades, wrought-iron signs and landmark buildings. It is ideal for a first walk through the old centre.
These formal gardens feature geometric flower beds, statues and views towards the fortress. They are a pleasant open-air stop close to Mirabell Palace.
A spacious Baroque square beside the cathedral, framed by major historic buildings. It works well for orientation, photos and joining key old town routes.
Nockerl baked into a sweet soufflé-like dessert, dusted with sugar to resemble Salzburg’s hills. It is the city’s signature pudding.
A soft pretzel ring from Salzburg, usually topped with salt and caraway. It is a long-standing local bakery speciality often eaten as a snack.
Marinated beef with onions and spices, traditionally served cold with bread. It reflects Salzburg tavern cooking and Alpine preserving methods.
Refined Austrian dining with seasonal produce and polished service in a smart but approachable setting on the Mönchsberg side.
Historic beer hall serving Augustiner beer from wooden barrels with simple Austrian food in a lively communal setting.
Popular inn near the fortress serving hearty Austrian dishes, dumplings and beer in a rustic, relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and many casual meals and cafés remain manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10% for good service; round up in cafés and taxis.
Official public transport app
Salzburg Hbf -> Mozartsteg, Salzburg
Taking trains from Prague to Salzburg is an interesting journey but takes careful planning as the routes operated by Deutsche Bahn can involve several connections, sometimes numbering as many as 7. This means travelling time varies from around 11 hours to approximately 16 hours 30 minutes. There is one morning departure at shortly after 5:00 a.m. with another three trains leaving between mid-afternoon and around 9:00 p.m. Trains from Prague to Budapest depart from Prague Masarykovo Station and terminate at Salzburg Station. Connections are made at places such as Bad Schandau, Dresden, Frankfurt, Burbach, Leipzig and Dillenburg. There is no morning departure on Saturdays and Sundays.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Salzburg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Salzburg trains use the Praha hlavní nádraží to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Prague and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Praha Masarykovo Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kotleta, Café Imperial
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha Masarykovo Nádraží: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kings Court, Grand Hotel Bohemia, Hotel Paris Prague.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
Salzburg, Vorplatz (Taxham Europark S-Bahn) is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Salzburg, Vorplatz (Taxham Europark S-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg, Vorplatz (Taxham Europark S-Bahn).
ATMs are available at Salzburg, Vorplatz (Taxham Europark S-Bahn).
Available at Salzburg, Vorplatz (Taxham Europark S-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg, Vorplatz (Taxham Europark S-Bahn): Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg, Vorplatz (Taxham Europark S-Bahn).
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