How to travel from Hamburg to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $71.

Distance: 420 miles (677 km)

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$148

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$243

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$70

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$175

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 6m

Average total duration

9h 36m

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30m

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4h 42m

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1h 42m

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12h 38m

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12h 8m

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9h 41m

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Eurowings

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Salzburg:

A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Salzburg costing on average $148 (€120).

A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Salzburg costing on average $243 (€197).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 36m.

Bus takes on average 12h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Salzburg

How to get from Hamburg to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM14h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 AM14h20
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW4347
    7:50 PM1h15
    Hamburg Airport
    9:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 787 · S5 · ICE 211
    9:19 AM8h40
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:59 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 787 · ICE 211+Bayerische Regiobahn79077
    9:19 AM8h40
    Hamburg Hbf
    5:59 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $961One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 787+Bayerische Regiobahn79033
    9:19 AM9h27
    Hamburg Hbf
    6:46 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:33 PM15h32
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 PM15h40
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:20 PM15h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    5:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW4345
    8:10 AM1h15
    Hamburg Airport
    9:25 AMSalzburg Airport
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9031 · EW9752+ÖBBRJX19972
    8:25 AM13h28
    Hamburg Airport
    9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $2271One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9031 · EW9752+ÖBB | InterCityIC 744
    8:25 AM12h24
    Hamburg Airport
    8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $2391One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Salzburg

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 Hamburg to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Salzburg:

A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Salzburg costing on average $148 (€120).

A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Salzburg costing on average $243 (€197).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 36m.

Bus takes on average 12h 8m.

The distance from Hamburg to Salzburg is approximately 420 miles (677 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Salzburg is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Snälltåget to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Salzburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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