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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hanover to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a flight costs an average of $578.
Distance: 347 miles (560 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$578 Average price | $117 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Salzburg:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Salzburg costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $501 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Salzburg costing on average $578 (€473).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
You'll arrive about 5h 59m sooner (2h 16m by flight vs 8h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $578 (€473) compared to roughly $145 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Salzburg
How to get from Hanover to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FlixBus · FlixBus11:44 AM17h31Hanover Hbf5:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$531One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus11:44 AM17h31Hanover Hbf5:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$531One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW43457:40 PM1h15Hamburg Airport8:55 PMSalzburg Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 783 · ICE 12157:27 AM6h28Hanover Hbf1:55 PMSalzburg Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
ICE 585 · RJX 6910:27 AM6h31Hanover Hbf4:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
ICE 787 · ICE 21111:27 AM6h32Hanover Hbf5:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM15h50Hanover Central Station3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM17h15Hanover Central Station5:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM16h55Hanover Central Station6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$601One-way1 transfer
LH49 · LH11026:00 AM3h20Hannover Airport9:20 AMSalzburg Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
LH43 · LH110610:50 AM7h15Hannover Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
LH41 · LH11068:40 AM9h25Hannover Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport$2401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Salzburg:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Salzburg costing on average $117 (€96).
A bus is $501 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover to Salzburg costing on average $578 (€473).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 12h 55m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Sas Airways, GetJet Airlines, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, Eurowings.
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