Transfer from Prague to Salzburg
Salzburg is 375 kilometres from Prague — about four hours. A private transfer costs from €300 for the whole car: pick-up at your hotel in Prague, delivery to the door in Salzburg, three Schengen countries on the way and not a single change.
Leaving Prague
What it costs
- €300 per car, one way, Prague to Salzburg
- The price is per car, not per person
- Fixed when we confirm the booking
- An eight-seat minivan is quoted separately — send us the number of passengers and cases
What is included
- Pick-up at your hotel, apartment or Prague Airport at the time you choose
- Door-to-door delivery to your address in Salzburg
- An English-speaking driver
- The Czech and Austrian vignettes and all road charges
- Child seats and boosters — free
- Skis and snowboards in winter — tell us in advance and we send a car with a rack
- A coffee stop on the way
The drive
The route runs south on the D3 through Tábor and České Budějovice, crosses the border at Dolní Dvořiště and continues on Austrian roads through Linz onto the A1 to Salzburg.
Four hours is the figure with one stop. There is no passport control, but bring your document — spot checks happen. In winter the Austrian stretch requires winter tyres, which our cars carry as standard.
Salzburg is the natural gateway to the Austrian Alps: Berchtesgaden and the Eagle’s Nest are 30 kilometres away, Hallstatt 70, and the ski resorts of the Zillertal and Saalbach about an hour. If you are coming to ski, send us the resort village at the start.
Why people go to Salzburg
The city sits between two hills on the Salzach, and the historic centre is a UNESCO site.
- Hohensalzburg — one of the largest fully preserved fortresses in Europe, on the crag above the city, reached by funicular
- Mozart’s birthplace on Getreidegasse — he was born here in 1756. Getreidegasse itself, narrow and hung with wrought-iron signs, is the most photographed street in the city
- Mirabell Palace and gardens — the steps from The Sound of Music; fans of the film come for this alone
- The cathedral and the archbishops’ residence
- Hellbrunn — a baroque palace with trick fountains that soak the guests, which works very well with children
- The Salzburg Festival in July and August — the city is full and accommodation prices double
The Christmas market on Domplatz and Residenzplatz is one of the oldest in Europe and runs from late November.
Train, coach or car
- Train — no direct service; with a change at Linz or Vienna it takes six to seven hours
- Coach — six hours and more, usually via Linz
- Private transfer — about four hours, €300 per car. Here the time difference is decisive: the car saves two to three hours each way, and it is the only option at all if your destination is an Alpine village rather than Salzburg itself
Book a transfer
Send us the date, the pick-up time and address, the number of passengers and suitcases, and your address in Salzburg or in a mountain village. In winter, tell us whether you are bringing skis.
+420 773 477 799 — WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Prague to Salzburg?
About four hours for 375 kilometres via České Budějovice and Linz, including one stop.
How much is a transfer from Prague to Salzburg?
From €300 for the whole car one way. The price is per car rather than per person.
Is the Austrian vignette included?
Yes, along with the Czech one. There is nothing to pay separately.
Do you drive to the ski resorts beyond Salzburg?
Yes — Saalbach, the Zillertal, Bad Gastein and further. Send the village and the hotel and we will price the whole route.
Can we stop at Hallstatt or Berchtesgaden?
Yes. Hallstatt is 70 kilometres away and Berchtesgaden 30. Tell us when you book and we will price the trip with the stop.
