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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €47.
Distance: 526 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€135 Average price | €234 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Salzburg
How to get from Berlin to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus7:26 PM13h39Berlin Spandau9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€401One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus7:26 PM13h39Berlin Spandau9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€401One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH187 · LH11062:45 PM3h00Berlin Brandenburg Airport5:45 PMSalzburg Airport€3291One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1007 · RJX 6910:37 AM6h21Berlin Hbf4:58 PMSalzburg Hbf€751One-way1 transfer
ICE 1005 · RJX 678:36 AM6h22Berlin Hbf2:58 PMSalzburg Hbf€751One-way1 transfer
ICE 1603+
790475:36 PM7h06Berlin Hbf12:42 AMSalzburg Hbf€761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM11h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)5:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€401One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus8:04 PM13h01Berlin Südkreuz station9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€401One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus7:57 PM13h08Berlin Hbf9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€401One-way2 transfers
EW8004 · EW2758+
RJX 7684:05 PM8h54Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf€2001One-way2 transfers
EW8004 · EW2758+
RJ 650+
EC 4624:05 PM10h02Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf€2001One-way3 transfers
EW8004 · EW2758+
RJX 768+
NJ 199464:05 PM9h44Berlin Brandenburg Airport1:49 AMSalzburg Hbf€2051One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Salzburg:
A bus is €85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Salzburg costing on average €135.
A bus is €185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Salzburg costing on average €234.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 48m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Transavia France, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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