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Compare bus, train, and flight for Jena to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration 11h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Salzburg:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Salzburg costing on average $71.
A bus is $526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Salzburg costing on average $596.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
Tickets start at around $70 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 11h 21m versus 5h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Jena to Salzburg
How to get from Jena to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Jena to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM13h10Jena, Paradiesbahnhof9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM13h10Jena, Paradiesbahnhof9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH15310:30 AM2h55Leipzig/Halle Airport1:25 PMSalzburg Airport$7971One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3904 · ICE 1503 · ICE 12158:38 AM5h17Jena West station1:55 PMSalzburg Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
- 3656 · ICE 1005 · ICE 583 · RJX 679:38 AM5h20Jena West station2:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$761One-way3 transfers
- 3656 · ICE 1005 · RJX 679:38 AM5h20Jena West station2:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$861One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM15h00Jena, Paradiesbahnhof5:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM14h30Jena, Paradiesbahnhof3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$671One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM17h45Jena, Paradiesbahnhof8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1121One-way1 transfer
- LH159 · LH11026:20 AM3h05Leipzig/Halle Airport9:25 AMSalzburg Airport$2291One-way1 transfer
- LH157 · LH11086:40 PM3h25Leipzig/Halle Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$2291One-way1 transfer
- LH69 · LH11026:05 AM3h20Dresden Airport9:25 AMSalzburg Airport$2331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Salzburg:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Salzburg costing on average $71.
A bus is $526 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Salzburg costing on average $596.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 11h 51m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena Paradies station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
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