How to travel from Berlin to Salzburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Berlin to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $83.

Distance: 326 miles (526 km)

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Bus
Flight

$162

Average price

$63

Average price

Cheapest

$317

Average price

9h 20m

Average total duration

8h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 13m

Average total duration

9h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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from Berlin to Salzburg

How to get from Berlin to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Berlin to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 AM12h05
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $691One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 PM12h40
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9047 · EW4339
    4:45 PM4h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    8:55 PMSalzburg Airport
    $7291One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1005 · RJX 67
    8:36 AM6h22
    Berlin Hbf
    2:58 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1503+Bayerische Regiobahn79019
    7:36 AM6h10
    Berlin Hbf
    1:46 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $2201One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1003+Bayerische Regiobahn79015
    6:36 AM6h10
    Berlin Hbf
    12:46 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $2201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM12h20
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 PM10h20
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:40 AM13h20
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS236+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
    7:45 PM6h22
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $5311One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS234+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
    6:35 PM7h32
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $5311One-way
    2 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesOS224+ÖBB | InterCityIC 646
    9:10 AM7h39
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    4:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $5631One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Berlin to Salzburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Berlin to Salzburg, 78,87% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Berlin to Salzburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Berlin to Salzburg. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Berlin and Salzburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Salzburg costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Salzburg costing on average $83 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 10h 10m.

The distance from Berlin to Salzburg is approximately 326 miles (526 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Salzburg is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, easyJet, Transavia France, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, airmax to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, BVG to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin 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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