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.
50345 · 304985:35 PM16h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:25 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1041One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50345 · 304985:35 PM16h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)10:25 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1041One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5571+
LH110410:30 AM3h05Brussels Airport1:35 PMSalzburg Airport$8111One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 11 · IC 2040 · ICE 515+
790256:25 AM10h21Brussels-Midi4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$2631One-way3 transfers
ICE 11 · ICE 515+
790256:25 AM10h21Brussels-Midi4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$2631One-way2 transfers
ICE 13 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517+
790338:25 AM10h21Brussels-Midi6:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$2781One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM21h20Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM17h15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM18h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1531One-way1 transfer
OS298+
EC 462+
RJ 6507:55 PM6h12Brussels Airport2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf$3611One-way2 transfers
KL1704 · KL1905+
RJX 76810:25 AM14h34Brussels Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$3721One-way2 transfers
LH5587+
LH6328+
IC 6486:20 AM11h29Brussels Airport5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3751One-way2 transfers
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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 $143.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$188 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $567 Average price | $179 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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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Salzburg:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $188.
A bus is $475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $567.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 3m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Salzburg:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $188.
A bus is $475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $567.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCB to go to Salzburg by train.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with SNCB.
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