How to travel from Bonn to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bonn to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $113.

Distance: 336 miles (541 km)

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Driving

$149

Average price

$59

Average price

Cheapest

$230

Average price

$40

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 5m

Average total duration

7h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 14m

Average total duration

9h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Eurowings

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $59 (€49).

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

A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Salzburg costing on average $149 (€122).

A bus is $171 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Salzburg costing on average $230 (€189).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 35m.

Bus takes on average 9h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bonn and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bonn to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Bonn to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM12h15
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM12h15
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9712
    6:40 AM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:50 AMSalzburg Airport
    $2701One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1644 · ICE 579 · ICE 569 · RJ 1293
    1:14 PM7h47
    Bonn Hbf
    9:01 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $561One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 29 · ICE 629 · IC 406
    12:14 PM8h12
    Bonn Hbf
    8:26 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $811One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn10820 · 10917 · ICE 629 · IC 406
    1:17 PM7h09
    Bonn-Beuel station
    8:26 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $951One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 AM13h05
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM13h55
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:40 AM12h05
    Bonn, Museumsmeile
    3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4217+LufthansaLH1108
    6:40 PM3h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:55 PMSalzburg Airport
    $2261One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH1102
    6:10 AM3h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AMSalzburg Airport
    $2731One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW4339
    9:20 PM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:30 PMSalzburg Airport
    $3141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bonn 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 Bonn to Salzburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bonn and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bonn to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $59 (€49).

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

A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Salzburg costing on average $149 (€122).

A bus is $171 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bonn to Salzburg costing on average $230 (€189).

The fastest way to travel from Bonn to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 35m.

Bus takes on average 9h 44m.

The distance from Bonn to Salzburg is approximately 336 miles (541 km).
The average frequency per day from Bonn to Salzburg is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bonn to Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bonn to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, SWB Bus und Bahn to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bonn to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Bonn 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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