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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bayreuth to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bayreuth to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 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 $44, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 162 miles (262 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Bayreuth to Salzburg:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Salzburg costing on average $103.
A bus is $727 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bayreuth to Salzburg costing on average $771.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.10. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 4h 3m 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.
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How to get from Bayreuth to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bayreuth to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 AM5h40Bayreuth8:40 AMSalzburg$301One-way0 transfers
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3:00 AM5h40Bayreuth8:40 AMSalzburg$301One-way0 transfers
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3:00 AM5h40Bayreuth8:40 AMSalzburg$301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bayreuth to Salzburg:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bayreuth to Salzburg costing on average $103.
A bus is $727 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bayreuth to Salzburg costing on average $771.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bayreuth 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 Bayreuth Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bayreuth, Hbf and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, alex-Länderbahn und Vogtlandbahn-GmbH, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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