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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 prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 25m Average total duration 14h 55m 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 $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Salzburg costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $642 (€526) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Salzburg costing on average $707 (€579).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
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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.
1:50 AM17h10Jena7:00 PMSalzburg$811One-way0 transfers
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1:50 AM17h10Jena7:00 PMSalzburg$811One-way0 transfers
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1:50 AM17h10Jena7:00 PMSalzburg$811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Salzburg:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Salzburg costing on average $105 (€86).
A bus is $642 (€526) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Salzburg costing on average $707 (€579).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 14h 55m.
- Around 8 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Jena West station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Verkehrsunternehmen Andreas Schröder, FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
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