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Compare train, bus, and flight for Giessen to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Giessen to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $453.
Distance: 276 miles (445 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $453 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | 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 Giessen to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Giessen to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Salzburg:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Salzburg costing on average $128.
A bus is $403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Salzburg costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$111. The journey takes 6h 12m versus 5h 19m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Giessen to Salzburg:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Giessen to Salzburg costing on average $128.
A bus is $403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Giessen to Salzburg costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Giessen and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Gießen, Liebigstraße (Mathematikum) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Giessen station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, Smartwings to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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