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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a flight costs an average of $145.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$189 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $572 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 33m Average total duration 15h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.3kg 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 Brussels to Salzburg:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $189 (€153).
A bus is $479 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $572 (€464).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Salzburg
How to get from Brussels to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM21h15Brussels, Gare Du Midi1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$611One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM21h15Brussels, Gare Du Midi1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$611One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH5587+
LH11026:20 AM3h05Brussels Airport9:25 AMSalzburg Airport$7071One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 11 · ICE 1196:23 AM9h36Brussels-Midi3:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$1481One-way1 transfer
ICE 11 · IC 1940 · ICE 575 · ICE 5656:23 AM10h35Brussels-Midi4:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$1481One-way4 transfers
ICE 11 · ICE 529+
790236:23 AM9h23Brussels-Midi3:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1621One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM17h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM17h25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM21h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$621One-way2 transfers
SN2905+
RJX 7683:40 PM9h19Brussels Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$2671One-way1 transfer
OS294+
RJX 7682:50 PM10h09Brussels Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$2671One-way1 transfer
SN2905+
RJX 7643:40 PM8h19Brussels Airport11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$2791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Salzburg:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $189 (€153).
A bus is $479 (€388) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $572 (€464).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 3m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCB.
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