How to travel from Berlin to Salzburg

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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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€135

Average price

€234

Average price

€50

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Cheapest

9h 18m

Average total duration

8h 48m

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30m

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4h 40m

Average total duration

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1h 40m

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3h 0m

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10h 10m

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9h 40m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

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Eurowings

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FlixBus

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from Berlin to Salzburg

How to get from Berlin to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Berlin to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 803 · ICE 727+Bayerische Regiobahn79047
    5:50 PM6h52
    Berlin Hbf
    12:42 AMSalzburg Hbf
    301One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 803 · ICE 727+Bayerische Regiobahn79047
    5:50 PM6h52
    Berlin Hbf
    12:42 AMSalzburg Hbf
    301One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH195 · LH1108
    6:45 PM3h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    3341One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1603+Bayerische Regiobahn79047
    5:36 PM7h06
    Berlin Hbf
    12:42 AMSalzburg Hbf
    301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1103+Bayerische Regiobahn79045
    4:36 PM7h09
    Berlin Hbf
    11:45 PMSalzburg Hbf
    301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1601+Bayerische Regiobahn79041
    3:36 PM6h06
    Berlin Hbf
    9:42 PMSalzburg Hbf
    951One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM12h45
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    5:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    511One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:03 PM13h02
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    511One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:57 PM13h08
    Berlin Hbf
    9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    511One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH175 · LH1104
    9:45 AM3h50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    1:35 PMSalzburg Airport
    3341One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH173 · LH1104
    8:45 AM4h50
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    1:35 PMSalzburg Airport
    3341One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH191 · LH1108
    4:45 PM5h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    10:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    3341One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of €50.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 48m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The Berlin to Salzburg distance is approximately 526 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Salzburg is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Transavia France, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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