There are 4 ways to get from Prague to Scharnstein by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Ec
5h 52m€36–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train stationbus 197
- Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Kirchenplatz, Scharnsteinbus 1632 / ...
6h 4m€35–65Drive 303.2 km
- Drive from Prague to Scharnsteincar 303.2 km
3h 17m€51–74Bus via Český Krumlov
- Take the bus from Prague to Český Krumlovbus Prague to Cesky Krumlov
- Take the bus from Český Krumlov to Linzbus Cesky Krumlov to Linz
8h 46m€59–85
Prague to Scharnstein by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Scharnstein is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Scharnstein is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Scharnstein. However, there are services departing from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží and arriving at Kirchenplatz, Scharnstein via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Scharnstein. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Scharnstein-Muehldorf via Linz/Donau Hbf and Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Prague and Scharnstein is 348 km. The road distance is 303.2 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Scharnstein without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Prague to Scharnstein, including transfers.
Prague to Scharnstein bus services, operated by Bean Shuttle, depart from Prague station.
Prague to Scharnstein train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The best way to get from Prague to Scharnstein is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Scharnstein, Austria?
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–80 and the journey takes 3h 46m. České dráhy (ČD) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Kirchenplatz, Scharnstein via Linz central train station, Linz/Donau Hbf, Wels Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–80
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz/Donau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Linz central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 17 17
- [email protected]
- Website
- ÖBB-Postbus
Bus from Hauptbahnhof to Kirchenplatz, Scharnstein
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- ÖBB-Postbus
- Phone
- +420 607 803 423
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bean Shuttle
Bus from Prague to Český Krumlov
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Bean Shuttle
Bus from Český Krumlov to Linz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- Bean Shuttle
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Booking & Getting There
Prague to Scharnstein bus services, operated by Bean Shuttle, arrive at Český Krumlov station.
Prague to Scharnstein train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Scharnstein is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Prague to Scharnstein.
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