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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chemnitz to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. 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 $55, while a flight costs an average of $630.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$131 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $630 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Chemnitz to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Chemnitz to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Salzburg:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Salzburg costing on average $131.
A bus is $575 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Salzburg costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around $131 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$39. The journey takes 6h 17m 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 PM 7h55 Chemnitz 8:00 PM Salzburg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:05 PM 7h55 Chemnitz 8:00 PM Salzburg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:05 PM 7h55 Chemnitz 8:00 PM Salzburg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Salzburg:
A bus is $76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Salzburg costing on average $131.
A bus is $575 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Salzburg costing on average $630.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 47m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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