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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Heidelberg to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
9 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heidelberg to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Salzburg will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 3 buses that leave Heidelberg for Salzburg on Sun, Dec 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 367 km distance in an average of 9 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €135.
Distance: 367 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €274 Average price |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Heidelberg to Salzburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg to Salzburg buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:20 AM Heidelberg | 9h10 | 4:30 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:25 PM Heidelberg | 8h30 | 9:55 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:10 PM Heidelberg | 8h00 | 4:10 AM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heidelberg to Salzburg
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Austria
Buses from Heidelberg to Salzburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €18 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:42. The fastest bus covers the 367 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 367 km |
Average bus duration 6h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:42 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Heidelberg to SalzburgYou can travel by bus between Heidelberg to Salzburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Heidelberg to Salzburg
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Heidelberg to Salzburg
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Süd (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 3, 8, 28
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