How to travel from Berlin to Salzburg

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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 43m. 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 €66.

Distance: 526 km

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Train
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Flight

€129

Average price

€50

Average price

Cheapest

€253

Average price

9h 20m

Average total duration

8h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 13m

Average total duration

9h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

Most popular airline

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from Berlin to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 AM12h05
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    461One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 AM12h05
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    461One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH187 · LH1106
    2:45 PM3h20
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    6:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    3421One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1509+Bayerische Regiobahn79037
    1:36 PM6h10
    Berlin Hbf
    7:46 PMSalzburg Hbf
    941One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1507+Bayerische Regiobahn79029
    11:36 AM6h10
    Berlin Hbf
    5:46 PMSalzburg Hbf
    971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1601+Bayerische Regiobahn79041
    3:36 PM6h06
    Berlin Hbf
    9:42 PMSalzburg Hbf
    941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM12h20
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    461One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 AM12h00
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    8:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 AM13h20
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    471One-way
    1 transfer
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO225+ÖBBRJX 768
    11:20 AM13h39
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf
    2691One-way
    2 transfers
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO392 · LO225+ÖBBRJX 768
    7:45 AM17h14
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf
    2691One-way
    2 transfers
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO388 · LO225+ÖBBRJX 764
    11:20 AM12h39
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf
    2961One-way
    2 transfers

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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 €33.

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Salzburg:

A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Salzburg costing on average €42.

A bus is €33 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Salzburg costing on average €66.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 10h 10m.

The Berlin to Salzburg distance is approximately 526 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Salzburg is:
  • Around 17 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, BVG to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, easyJet, Transavia France, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, airmax to go to Salzburg by flight.
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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