How to travel from Aachen to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, 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 $42. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $86.

Distance: 374 miles (603 km)

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Flight
Bus

$138

Average price

$216

Average price

$57

Average price

Cheapest

7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

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3h 0m

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12h 24m

Average total duration

11h 54m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.8 - 3.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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

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from Aachen to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM12h10
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
09:15PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$561One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:05AM12h10
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
09:15PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Eurowings EW4339
07:15AM1h15
Dusseldorf Airport
08:30AMSalzburg Airport
$2301One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 13 · ICE 623 · RJX 69
09:38AM7h20
Aachen Hbf
04:58PMSalzburg Hbf
$1891One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn26813 · ICE 515+Bayerische Regiobahn79025
08:51AM7h55
Aachen Hbf
04:46PMSalzburg Hbf
$2061One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn10913 · IC 2229 · 4159 · ICE 629
10:18AM10h08
Aachen Hbf
08:26PMSalzburg Hbf
$2061One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15PM14h55
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
01:10PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$691One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:45PM13h55
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
09:40AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$741One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:50AM13h55
Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße
03:45PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$721One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW9716
06:40PM1h15
Dusseldorf Airport
07:55PMSalzburg Airport
$3331One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH81 · LH1106
02:40PM3h15
Dusseldorf Airport
05:55PMSalzburg Airport
$3601One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH73 · LH1102
06:20AM3h30
Dusseldorf Airport
09:50AMSalzburg Airport
$3601One-way
1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $48 (€39).

A bus is $44 (€36) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Salzburg costing on average $86 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 19m.

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 10 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 train, bus, 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 FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Aachen to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
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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