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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €195.
Distance: 409 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€117 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €404 Average price |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.
There are 3 travel options to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train, which costs on average €18.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg:
A train is €7 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €25 from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.
Taking a train costs €217 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €235 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Salzburg that take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h 5 min.
Train takes 5 h 3 min on average.
The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is approximately 409 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is:
- 12 coaches per day.
- 3 flights a day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg:
- Most travellers board their coach from Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Most travellers catch their flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg:
- FlixBus can get you to Salzburg by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg for €25 on Omio.
- Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Salzburg by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Lufthansa from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg for €235.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB for trains to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg tickets on Omio for €18.
Yes, there are direct routes from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct coaches per day to take to Salzburg with FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to Salzburg with Lufthansa.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Salzburg with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Salzburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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