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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 $49.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Augsburg to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Salzburg costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$35. 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.
7:25 PM 3h30 Augsburg 10:55 PM Salzburg $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:25 PM 3h30 Augsburg 10:55 PM Salzburg $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 PM 3h30 Augsburg 10:55 PM Salzburg $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:55 PM 3h35 Augsburg 8:30 PM Salzburg $21 1 One-way 0 transfers6:25 PM 3h30 Augsburg 9:55 PM Salzburg $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Salzburg costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- 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.
- 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, Darojković Promet, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Darojković Promet, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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