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Compare train and bus for Basel to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $149.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$149 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Salzburg:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Salzburg costing on average $149 (€123).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (6h 35m by train vs 6h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $149 (€123) compared to roughly $132 (€109) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Salzburg
How to get from Basel to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM10h45Basel, Bahnhof1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM10h45Basel, Bahnhof1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS128+
EC 462+
RJ 6508:10 PM5h57EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf$3861One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 204 · ICE 511+
790155:16 AM7h30Basel SBB12:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$591One-way2 transfers - ICE 200 · ICE 515+790259:16 AM7h30Basel SBB4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$691One-way2 transfers
- ICE 376 · ICE 267 · RJX 656:16 AM6h42Basel SBB12:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM10h00Basel, Bahnhof11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM10h15Basel, Bahnhof6:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM11h05Basel, Bahnhof6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$581One-way1 transfer
LH1203+
LH6428+
IC 74411:00 AM9h49EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$4541One-way2 transfers- LH1203+LH6428+
RJX 76411:00 AM12h59EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$4541One-way2 transfers - LH1203+LH6428+RJX1997011:00 AM8h53EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$4721One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Salzburg:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Salzburg costing on average $149 (€123).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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