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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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€30 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Munich to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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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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.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus, Infobus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, GoOpti, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, Transdev GmbH, Meridian, BOB & BRB to go to Salzburg by train.
- 17 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Infobus, Euroticket, ArdaTur, GoOpti, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, Transdev GmbH, Meridian, BOB & BRB.
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