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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chemnitz to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr366 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr366, while a flight costs an average of kr4030.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr4030 Average price | kr366 Average price Cheapest | kr851 Average price | kr611 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Salzburg:
A bus is kr485 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Salzburg costing on average kr851.
A bus is kr3664 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Salzburg costing on average kr4030.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
Tickets start at around kr851 compared to roughly kr611 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-240.32. The journey takes 6h 18m versus 5h 41m 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.
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How to get from Chemnitz to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:05 PM7h55Chemnitz8:00 PMSalzburgkr3261One-way0 transfers
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12:05 PM7h55Chemnitz8:00 PMSalzburgkr3261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Salzburg:
A bus is kr485 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Salzburg costing on average kr851.
A bus is kr3664 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Salzburg costing on average kr4030.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 48m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Annenstraße / Wiesenstraße and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH to go to Salzburg by train.
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