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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Manchester
Cheapest price
$618
Average price
$621
Fastest journey
13 h 24 m
Average duration
16 h 9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
1245 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Manchester will cost around $621 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $618.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Manchester without transferring at least 4 times.
6:05 AM14h00Salzburg8:05 PMManchester$6181One-way4 transfers
9:00 AM13h24Salzburg10:24 PMManchester$6201One-way4 transfers- 11:00 AM13h39Salzburg12:39 AMManchester$6201One-way4 transfers
10:55 PM17h24Salzburg4:19 PMManchester$6231One-way4 transfers.png)
2:00 PM22h19Salzburg12:19 PMManchester$6241One-way4 transfers
- 9:00 AM13h24Salzburg10:24 PMManchester$6201One-way4 transfers
- 11:00 AM13h39Salzburg12:39 AMManchester$6201One-way4 transfers
- 6:05 AM14h00Salzburg8:05 PMManchester$6181One-way4 transfers
- 10:55 PM17h24Salzburg4:19 PMManchester$6231One-way4 transfers
- 2:00 PM22h19Salzburg12:19 PMManchester$6241One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, and a train costs an average of $588.
Distance: 773 miles (1245 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$619 Average price | $311 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest | $316 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 58m Average total duration 36h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Manchester:
A bus is $156 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Manchester costing on average $311 (€251).
A bus is $464 (€375) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Manchester costing on average $619 (€500).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 19m.
Bus takes on average 36h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1h 20m sooner (16h 19m by train vs 17h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $619 (€500) compared to roughly $316 (€256) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Salzburg to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Manchester trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM Salzburg | 21h25 | 8:25 AM Manchester | 4 transfers | |
.png) | 3:00 PM Salzburg | 21h19 | 12:19 PM Manchester | 4 transfers | |
| 10:55 PM Salzburg | 17h24 | 4:19 PM Manchester | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Manchester
Austria
United Kingdom
Trains from Salzburg to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 16h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $588 (€476) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 17:05. The fastest train covers the 773 miles (1245 km) distance in 13h 24m.
Distance 773 miles (1245 km) |
Average train duration 16h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $588 (€476) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 13h 24m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 5:05 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Manchester trainsMeridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Manchester from $36 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Railjet
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Transdev GmbH
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Manchester
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