- Must visit
Mozart's Birthplace
Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756, displaying original rooms, instruments, and family memorabilia.
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
14 h 20 m
Average duration
14 h 52 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
677 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hamburg to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Salzburg will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 10 buses that leave Hamburg for Salzburg on Wed, Jun 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 677 km distance in an average of 14 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 15 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 420 miles (677 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $245 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Salzburg costing on average $149 (€120).
A bus is $174 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Salzburg costing on average $245 (€197).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 36m.
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€57) compared to roughly $176 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105 (€85). The journey takes 12h 8m versus 9h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:11AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 17h29 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 20h04 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:42AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 19h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 16h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:42PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 18h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:11PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 15h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Salzburg buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 14h10 | 12:55 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 16h04 | 5:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 15h55 | 5:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 18h55 | 9:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:11 PM Hamburg Hbf | 16h29 | 9:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 15h10 | 9:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 15h00 | 1:10 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 15h05 | 8:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof | 14h20 | 8:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 17h29 | 12:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:11 AM Hamburg Hbf | 20h04 | 5:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport | 19h55 | 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hamburg to Salzburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 12h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 420 miles (677 km) distance in 13h 30m.
Distance 420 miles (677 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756, displaying original rooms, instruments, and family memorabilia.
Baroque museum complex linking the State Rooms, Cathedral Museum, and St. Peter’s areas, offering a strong introduction to Salzburg’s princely-archiepiscopal history.
Museum in the Mozart family’s later Salzburg home with exhibitions on Mozart’s life, manuscripts, and historical instruments.
Salzburg’s most famous old-town shopping street, known for wrought-iron guild signs, narrow passageways, and Mozart associations.
Formal palace gardens with geometric flower beds, statues, and iconic views toward the fortress; especially popular for photos.
Wooded hill with panoramic walking paths and classic viewpoints over the old town, popular for sunsets and elevated city photos.
A famous Salzburg dessert of sweet soufflé-like dumplings, traditionally baked to resemble the city’s surrounding hills. It is one of Salzburg’s signature specialties.
Small Alpine egg dumplings tossed with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A hearty Austrian dish commonly eaten in Salzburg and the surrounding region.
Breaded and fried veal cutlet served with lemon and potato salad or parsley potatoes. While associated with Austria broadly, it is a classic dish widely enjoyed in Salzburg.
A famous traditional beer hall with a lively local atmosphere, house beer, and classic Austrian dishes served in a communal setting.
Historic restaurant in the St. Peter district, known for refined Austrian cuisine, elegant dining rooms, and a long culinary tradition.
Established traditional restaurant near the old town, appreciated for Salzburg and Austrian specialties in a cozy, rustic setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and tourist-area dining, though bakeries and lunch specials help cut costs.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service by handing the total directly to the server.
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