How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

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Travel Information between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg

distanceDistance254 miles (409 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$32 - $345
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $32 (€28) • 5 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $345 (€299) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 254 miles (409 km) from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:05PM8h05
Frankfurt am Main
09:10PMSalzburg
$381One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
01:05PM8h05
Frankfurt am Main
09:10PMSalzburg
$381One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Lufthansa
09:00AM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
10:00AMSalzburg Airport (SZG)
$4381One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
09:53AM5h05
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
02:58PMSalzburg Hbf
$1401One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
09:34AM5h24
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
02:58PMSalzburg Hbf
$1401One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
10:53AM5h06
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
03:59PMSalzburg Hbf
$1401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
05:15PM8h15
Frankfurt am Main
01:30AMSalzburg
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:30AM12h00
Frankfurt am Main
09:30PMSalzburg
$471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:00AM12h10
Frankfurt am Main
09:10PMSalzburg
$471One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
01:00PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
02:00PMSalzburg Airport (SZG)
$4381One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
04:50PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
05:50PMSalzburg Airport (SZG)
$4381One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
09:30PM1h00
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
10:30PMSalzburg Airport (SZG)
$4381One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg, 84,72% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

Find the best journey from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg with Omio's travel partners ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

        FAQs: Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.
        FAQs

        You can get between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€28).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg:

        Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $36 (€31) for the same trip.

        A train is $312 (€271) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $345 (€299) from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.

        The quickest way to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 8 h 5 min.

        Train takes on average 5 h 5 min.

        You should expect to travel around 254 miles (409 km) between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg.

        The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is:

        • 2 buses a day.
        • 11 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg:

        • Most travelers catch their bus from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
        • Most travelers catch their flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg:

        • You can go to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Ourbus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $36 (€31) with FlixBus from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg on Omio.
        • You can travel by plane from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg with Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline (2), and you can find Lufthansa Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg tickets for $345 (€299) on Omio.
        • You can take a train from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, FlixTrain or ÖBB. Cheap tickets can be found for $41 (€36) with Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

        • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn 4 direct trains per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salzburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg.

        Your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg doesn't have to end in Salzburg. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck. If you’d like to add Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck to your Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Salzburg today!
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