The average train between Prague and Salzburg takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague to Salzburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Prague and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 2:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Salzburg station via Linz/Donau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Prague to Salzburg train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Salzburg train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Prague to Salzburg train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), WESTbahn Gmbh and 3 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Salzburg is 273.6 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Salzburg Hbf via Linz/Donau Hbf in around 4h 56m.