How to travel from Aachen to Salzburg

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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 prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $77.

Distance: 374 miles (603 km)

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Driving

$148

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$53

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$204

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$157

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8h 11m

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7h 41m

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12h 35m

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4h 31m

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1h 31m

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7h 9m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

1.8 - 3.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Salzburg:

A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $148 (€121).

A bus is $151 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $204 (€167).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 41m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Salzburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Aachen to Salzburg

How to get from Aachen to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Aachen to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM15h15
    Aachen
    10:00 AMSalzburg
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM15h15
    Aachen
    10:00 AMSalzburg
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:05 AM12h10
    Aachen
    8:15 PMSalzburg
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg 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 Aachen to Salzburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Salzburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Salzburg:

A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $148 (€121).

A bus is $151 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $204 (€167).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 41m.

Bus takes on average 12h 5m.

The distance from Aachen to Salzburg is approximately 374 miles (603 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Salzburg is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), SNCB to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
  • 0 direct trains per day with SNCB.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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