Salzburg to Prague transfer via Český Krumlov: Private minivan

The Vltava River and Český Krumlov Castle sit between your starting point and your destination.

A private one-way transfer from Salzburg to Prague by air-conditioned minivan, stopping for four hours in the UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov. You can book a guided walking tour of the castle and old town, or spend the time at leisure exploring the 17th-century architecture and river views. Hotel pickup in Salzburg and drop-off in Prague are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Travel and explore Cesky Krumlov

• Depart Salzburg by private minivan
• Arrive at Cesky Krumlov
• Optional guided tour or leisure visit
• Visit Český Krumlov Castle
• Relax with views over Vltava River
• Continue travel to Prague

The experience

The minivan picks you up from your Salzburg hotel and heads southeast toward Český Krumlov, a winding drive through the Austrian and Czech countryside. Once there, the day splits: you either join a local guide for a 1.5-hour walking tour that covers Český Krumlov Castle, the Church of St. Vitus, and the Minorite Monastery, or you wander the town's narrow lanes and riverside paths on your own schedule. The castle overlooks the Vltava River from a hillside, and the old town spreads below it in a tangle of red roofs and Gothic facades.

After your time in Český Krumlov, the driver takes you onward to Prague, arriving in the late afternoon. The full journey runs ten hours door-to-door. The minivan is air-conditioned and non-smoking, with bottled water provided for each passenger. Road tolls, fees and insurance are all covered in the price.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup in Salzburg and drop-off in Prague.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan with bottled water for each passenger.
• all road tolls and fees.
• comprehensive insurance.
• English-speaking driver.
• four hours free time in Český Krumlov (or a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of the castle and old town, depending on your chosen option).

Options for this experience

6 options

Transfer only for 1 to 4 passengersUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeMinivan with pickup included, no guided tour

Guided tour for 1 to 4 passengersUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed time1.5-hour guided walking tour with van; pickup included

Transfer only for 5 to 8 passengersUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeMinivan with pickup included, no guided tour

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Guided tour for 5 to 8 passengersUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed time1.5-hour guided walking tour with van; pickup included

Transfer only for 9 to 15 passengersUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed timeMinibus with pickup included, no guided tour

Guided tour for 9 to 15 passengersUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · No fixed time1.5-hour guided walking tour with minibus; pickup included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jan Stehlik - Pension Sebastian Tours & Transport

Is this one for you?Choose the guided tour option if you want the history and layout of Český Krumlov explained by someone who knows it. Pick the transfer-only option if you prefer to set your own pace and decide which sites to visit. Group size determines the rate, so book the tier that matches your party.

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Top questions

Can I choose whether to take the guided tour in Český Krumlov or explore on my own?

Yes. You pick at checkout: the guided option includes a 1.5-hour walking tour led by a local certified guide who speaks English, or the transfer-only option gives you the full four hours free to wander Český Krumlov at your own pace.

What is there to see in Český Krumlov during the four-hour stop?

Český Krumlov Castle dominates the skyline and sits at the center of the town's history. The Church of St. Vitus and the Minorite Monastery are within walking distance of the old town square. The Vltava River loops around the castle and offers views from the riverside paths and bridges.

Does the price change based on how many people are traveling?

Yes. The minivan capacity determines the rate: groups of one to four passengers, five to eight, or nine to fifteen each have their own pricing tier, and you choose the option that matches your group size at checkout.

What happens if I need to bring a lot of luggage from Salzburg to Prague?

The minivan has luggage space for passengers and their bags. If you have questions about a specific amount of luggage, contact the operator before booking to confirm it will fit.