The average train between Salzburg and Prague takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Prague. 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 Salzburg and Prague. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Prague at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 17m • 1 change

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5h 20m • 1 change

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5h 17m • 1 change

5h 28m • 1 change

5h 20m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Prague. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Prague station via Linz/Donau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Salzburg to Prague train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Prague train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Book your Salzburg to Prague train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Prague is 273.6 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Linz/Donau Hbf in around 5h 53m.