How to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg

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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 prices starting from $17. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 106 miles (172 km)

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$46

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$23

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
05:55PM3h35
Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
09:30PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:55PM3h35
Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
09:30PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 991 · RJX 63
08:46AM2h12
Augsburg Hbf
10:58AMSalzburg Hbf
$611One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 701+Bayerische Regiobahn79015
10:10AM2h36
Augsburg Hbf
12:46PMSalzburg Hbf
$531One-way
1 transfer
Westbahn963
09:05AM2h16
Augsburg Hbf
11:21AMSalzburg Hbf
$661One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn57035 · EC 115
09:08AM2h51
Augsburg Hbf
11:59AMSalzburg Hbf
$601One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:25PM3h30
Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
11:55PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$201One-way
0 transfers
Infobus0
06:20PM3h25
Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
09:45PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:35PM2h55
Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
01:30AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$211One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Salzburg costing on average $19 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 12m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

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 train and bus 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 Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, EuroNight, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Go-Ahead Bayern GmbH, TGV INOUI, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Intercity to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Augsburg to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
  • 4 direct buses per day with Infobus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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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