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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bamberg to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bamberg to Salzburg:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Salzburg costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $438 (€358) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Salzburg costing on average $480 (€393).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Bamberg to Salzburg
How to get from Bamberg to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bamberg to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4913 · ICE 621+
7902512:03 PM4h43Bamberg4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$341One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
4913 · ICE 621+
7902512:03 PM4h43Bamberg4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$341One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH147 · LH11086:30 PM3h25Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:55 PMSalzburg Airport$7171One-way1 transfer
Other options
4913 · ICE 621+
96712:03 PM5h18Bamberg5:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$701One-way2 transfers
ICE 507+
9671:16 PM4h05Bamberg5:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
ICE 707 · ICE 625+
790332:17 PM4h29Bamberg6:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$861One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM9h45Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM12h55Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM10h55Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße)9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$381One-way1 transfer
LH149 · LH11026:10 AM3h35Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:45 AMSalzburg Airport$8601One-way1 transfer
LH143 · LH110811:30 AM10h25Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport9:55 PMSalzburg Airport$8601One-way1 transfer
LH143 · LH110611:30 AM6h55Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport6:25 PMSalzburg Airport$12331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bamberg to Salzburg:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Salzburg costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $438 (€358) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Salzburg costing on average $480 (€393).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bamberg and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Salzburg by train.
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