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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $371.
Distance: 374 miles (603 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$144 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $371 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Salzburg:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $144.
A bus is $297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $371.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
Tickets start at around $144 compared to roughly $155 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 7h 42m versus 7h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aachen to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 AM 12h10 Aachen 7:15 PM Salzburg $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:05 AM 12h10 Aachen 7:15 PM Salzburg $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:05 AM 12h10 Aachen 7:15 PM Salzburg $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:05 AM 12h10 Aachen 8:15 PM Salzburg $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Salzburg:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $144.
A bus is $297 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $371.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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