How to travel from Munich to Salzburg

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Compare bus and train for Munich to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 116 km

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from Munich to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM2h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    11:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM2h05
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Westbahn963
    9:58 AM1h23
    Munich Ost
    11:21 AMSalzburg Hbf
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Bayerische Regiobahn79013
    9:55 AM1h51
    Munich Hbf
    11:46 AMSalzburg Hbf
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Westbahn963
    9:28 AM1h53
    München Pasing
    11:21 AMSalzburg Hbf
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Bayerische Regiobahn79011
    8:55 AM1h51
    Munich Hbf
    10:46 AMSalzburg Hbf
    431One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:00 AM2h10
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:40 AM2h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 AM2h35
    München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    181One-way
    0 transfers

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How to Travel from Munich to Salzburg

Salzburg lies about 150 km south of Munich, in the Austrian Alps. This makes the journey from Munich to Salzburg a pleasant and picturesque one, whatever the mode of transport. Travel between the two cities takes between one and two hours, whether by train or by bus. The trains leave from Munich main train station and Munich Marienplatz. The coaches leave from Munich ZOB, which is near the train station. The trains arrive at Salzburg main train station and the coaches arrive at Lastenstrasse.

What is the best way to travel from Munich to Salzburg?

Cheapest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg. Coaches traveling from Munich to Prague depart from Munich Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and take at least 1:50 h to arrive in Salzburg. Over 20 coaches travel from Munich to Salzburg every day with the first bus departing Munich at 7:00 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Munich to Salzburg include Postbus, Flixbus, and Hellö.

Fastest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg

Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg. Trains traveling from Munich to Salzburg depart from Munich Hauptbahnhof and take an hour and a half to arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. Over 30 trains travel from Munich to Salzburg every day, with the first train departing Salzburg at 5:53 a.m. Both Deutsche Bahn and Meridian travel frequently from Munich to Salzburg every day of the week.

Most popular way to travel from Munich to Salzburg

Taking the bus is the most popular way to travel from Munich to Salzburg. Taking a bus is £10 cheaper than taking the train on average while only being approximately a half hour slower. However, travelers who prefer to travel from Munich to Salzburg in the comfort of a train will find it an affordable alternative.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Munich and Salzburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of €8.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Salzburg costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The Munich to Salzburg distance is approximately 116 km.
The average frequency per day from Munich to Salzburg is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Salzburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Transdev GmbH, Meridian, BOB & BRB to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, GoOpti, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 17 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, Transdev GmbH, Meridian, BOB & BRB.
  • 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, GoOpti, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Prague, Innsbruck, Budapest. 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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