How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

Travel from Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Salzburg, Austria is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Salzburg, Austria from Frankfurt am Main?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Salzburg, Austria?

The government of Austria has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 10/24/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Frankfurt am Main, Germany from Austria is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Frankfurt am Main, Germany from Salzburg, Austria?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Pre-arrival health declaration
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

Which rules do I need to follow in Frankfurt am Main, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 10/23/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg here.

There are 3 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg: flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus, which costs on average $24 (€20).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Salzburg:

A bus is $214 (€174) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg costing on average $238 (€194).

Taking a bus is about $5 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $29 (€24) for this route.

The fastest way to get to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h.

Other travel options to Salzburg can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Salzburg by bus can take on average 7 h 30 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 5 h 4 min   on average.

Salzburg is approximately 254 miles (409 km) away from Frankfurt am Main.

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

• 16 trains a day.

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

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

• Flights mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main Airport and tend to arrive in Salzburg Airport.
• Buses mostly leave from Frankfurt am Main, Hbf and tend to arrive in Salzburg, Lastenstrasse.
• Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg most often leave from Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Lufthansa Cityline can get you to Salzburg by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa Cityline from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg for $238 (€194) on Omio.
• Travel with Flixbus to go to Salzburg by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $24 (€20).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn with connection to go to Salzburg by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn with connection Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $29 (€24).

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

• You can find 16 direct trains per day to Salzburg with Deutsche Bahn.

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

Before traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A plane ticket for this route is costing $238 (€194) one way on average.
• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $24 (€20) one way.
• A train ticket is costing on average $29 (€24) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.