We are going to Salzburg and then Prague, but didn't realize that the train trip takes 7 hours! We checked out air fares and it;s about $1,200 for 3 people. Any other suggestions?
Posted by
Redding, CA, USA
1568 posts
Only other option from Salzburg to Prague would be Salzburg-Munich-Prague.
Notice the transfer time at stations on the Salzburg to Prague run. Short tranfer times. Trains DO leave on time in Europe.
Posted by
OP
San Francisco, CA, USA
2 posts
Thank you for your reply! We're considering renting a car that we can take to Prague.
Posted by
Chicago, IL, USA
473 posts
Many car rental companies charge a hefty fee to pick up in one country and return in another. Additionally, some rental companies have restrictions about taking their cars into former Soviet bloc countries. Finally, if you are relying upon your credit card for CDW coverage, make sure that it will cover you in the Czech Republic, again the former Soviet bloc issue. Personally, I would just take the train, sit back, and relax.
Posted by
Redding, CA, USA
1568 posts
I agree with Rick. Long trip but you can sit back and enjoy the scenery.
The direct train from Munich to Prague is 6 hours.
Posted by
Lake Forest, CA, USA
1633 posts
On a previous trip, my daughter and I drove from Salzburg to Vienna. Stayed a few nights in Vienna and asked the owners of the pension if we could leave our car at their place while we take a trip to Prague. This worked out great. Prague is a very large city to drive in. I would not suggest driving there.