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Compare bus, train, 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 €33. 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 €33, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 526 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€112 Average price | €209 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m 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 · FlixBus8:04 PM13h01Berlin Südkreuz station9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€581One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus8:04 PM13h01Berlin Südkreuz station9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€581One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW43439:30 PM1h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:35 PMSalzburg Airport€821One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1105+
790496:37 PM7h10Berlin Hbf1:47 AMSalzburg Hbf€951One-way1 transfer
ICE 1501 · EC 1155:36 AM6h23Berlin Hbf11:59 AMSalzburg Hbf€1061One-way1 transfer
ICE 1603+
790475:36 PM7h06Berlin Hbf12:42 AMSalzburg Hbf€1121One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus7:57 PM13h08Berlin Hbf9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€581One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 PM12h40Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM13h50Berlin, Alexanderplatz1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd€581One-way2 transfers
EW8002 · EW2756+
RJX 76810:55 AM14h04Berlin Brandenburg Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf€2151One-way2 transfers
EW8002 · EW2756+
RJX 76410:55 AM13h04Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf€2201One-way2 transfers
EW8002 · EW2756+
IC 74410:55 AM9h54Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€2301One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Salzburg:
A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Salzburg costing on average €112.
A bus is €159 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Salzburg costing on average €209.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 39m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, 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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