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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 an average ticket price of $83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $83, while a flight costs an average of $508.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $83 Average price Cheapest | $508 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Salzburg:
A bus is $69 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $152 (€128).
A bus is $426 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $508 (€428).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 16h 45m.
Tickets start at around $152 (€128) compared to roughly $176 (€148) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25 (€21). The journey takes 9h 0m versus 8h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 · FlixBus
3:55 PM 21h05 Brussels, Gare Du Midi 1:00 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd $110 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:55 PM 21h05 Brussels, Gare Du Midi 1:00 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd $110 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- LH5589+
LH12667:30 PM 3h05 Brussels Airport 10:35 PM Salzburg Airport $794 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 315 · ICE 721+
7904112:25 PM 9h17 Brussels-Midi 9:42 PM Salzburg Hbf $180 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 15 · IC 1644 · ICE 519+79039
10:22 AM 10h24 Brussels-Midi 8:46 PM Salzburg Hbf $180 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 17 · ICE 725 · Bus RE5+79045
2:25 PM 10h30 Brussels-Midi 12:55 AM Salzburg Hbf $180 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
4:15 AM 21h15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 1:30 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd $110 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 PM 21h20 Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin) 1:00 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd $117 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
1:20 AM 19h15 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 8:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd $119 1 One-way 2 transfers
- SN2907+
REX 7+
NJ 199467:05 PM 6h44 Brussels Airport 1:49 AM Salzburg Hbf $357 1 One-way 2 transfers 
OS296+REX 7+NJ 199465:45 PM 8h04 Brussels Airport 1:49 AM Salzburg Hbf $357 1 One-way 2 transfers- OS298+
EC 462+
RJ 6507:55 PM 6h12 Brussels Airport 2:07 AM Salzburg Hbf $358 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Salzburg:
A bus is $69 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $152 (€128).
A bus is $426 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Salzburg costing on average $508 (€428).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 30m.
Bus takes on average 16h 45m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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