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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main 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 5m. 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 €197.
Distance: 409 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€120 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €369 Average price |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main
Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
There are 3 ways to get from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg is a train with an average price of €14.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main:
A train is €8 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €22 from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
A train is €206 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €221 from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
The fastest way from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:
Coach takes on average 7 h 55 min.
Train takes 5 h 4 min on average.
The distance between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main is around 409 km.
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is:
- 9 coaches a day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg 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 for travellers from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main:
- Coaches mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Flights mostly leave from Salzburg Airport and tend to arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main:
- You can take a coach from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus or Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh. Cheap tickets can be found for €22 with FlixBus from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
- You can take a flight from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main with Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline (2). Cheap tickets can be found for €221 with Lufthansa from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
- You can take a train from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) or Transdev GmbH. Cheap tickets can be found for €14 with Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with FlixBus 4 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flight available with Lufthansa 3 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main.
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