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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$149 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Salzburg
How to get from Bonn to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM12h15Bonn, Museumsmeile9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM12h15Bonn, Museumsmeile9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW97126:40 AM1h10Dusseldorf Airport7:50 AMSalzburg Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1644 · ICE 579 · ICE 569 · RJ 12931:14 PM7h47Bonn Hbf9:01 PMSalzburg Hbf$561One-way3 transfers
ICE 29 · ICE 629 · IC 40612:14 PM8h12Bonn Hbf8:26 PMSalzburg Hbf$811One-way2 transfers
10820 · 10917 · ICE 629 · IC 4061:17 PM7h09Bonn-Beuel station8:26 PMSalzburg Hbf$951One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM13h05Bonn, Museumsmeile1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM13h55Bonn, Museumsmeile1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$401One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM12h05Bonn, Museumsmeile3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$421One-way1 transfer
LH4217+
LH11086:40 PM3h15Dusseldorf Airport9:55 PMSalzburg Airport$2261One-way1 transfer
LH79 · LH11026:10 AM3h35Dusseldorf Airport9:45 AMSalzburg Airport$2731One-way1 transfer
EW43399:20 PM1h10Dusseldorf Airport10:30 PMSalzburg Airport$3141One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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