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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Salzburg costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $13 (€11) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-38.85 (€-31.78). The journey takes 2h 23m versus 2h 23m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Augsburg to Salzburg
How to get from Augsburg to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:35 PM2h55Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:35 PM2h55Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9639:05 AM2h16Augsburg Hbf11:21 AMSalzburg Hbf$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1063+
790118:00 AM2h46Augsburg Hbf10:46 AMSalzburg Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
ICE 511+
790159:58 AM2h48Augsburg Hbf12:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
9695:05 PM2h16Augsburg Hbf7:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 PM3h30Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$211One-way0 transfers
7:15 PM3h15Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)10:30 PMSalzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 AM3h45Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Salzburg costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 51m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, Arverio Bayern GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
- 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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