How to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg

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Compare bus and train for Augsburg to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 106 miles (172 km)

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$47

Average price

$24

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$14

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 2m

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2h 32m

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3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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2h 23m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Infobus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Salzburg costing on average $47 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Augsburg and Salzburg including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Augsburg to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Augsburg to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Union Ivkoni
    3:45 PM3h15
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    7:00 PMSalzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 PM3h30
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 991 · RJX 63
    8:46 AM2h12
    Augsburg Hbf
    10:58 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $931One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 911+Bayerische Regiobahn79013
    9:11 AM2h35
    Augsburg Hbf
    11:46 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1063+Bayerische Regiobahn79011
    8:00 AM2h46
    Augsburg Hbf
    10:46 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Westbahn963
    9:05 AM2h16
    Augsburg Hbf
    11:21 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $901One-way
    0 transfers
  • Infobus0
    6:20 PM3h25
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    9:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $461One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:35 PM2h55
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Augsburg 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 Augsburg to Salzburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Augsburg and Salzburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Salzburg costing on average $47 (€37).

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 6m.

The distance from Augsburg to Salzburg is approximately 106 miles (172 km).
The average frequency per day from Augsburg to Salzburg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Augsburg to Salzburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Augsburg to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Intercity to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Augsburg to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
Omio customers who travel from Augsburg 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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