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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of ₫1,016,928 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. 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 ₫1,016,928, while a train costs an average of ₫2,096,854.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
₫2,096,854 Average price | ₫1,016,928 Average price Cheapest | ₫1,266,609 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m 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 |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Salzburg:
A bus is ₫1,079,926 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Salzburg costing on average ₫2,096,854.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
Tickets start at around ₫2,096,854 compared to roughly ₫1,266,609 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -₫830,245. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 4h 53m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Karlsruhe to Salzburg
How to get from Karlsruhe to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
12:05 AM 6h05 Karlsruhe Hbf 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd ₫1,010,860 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
12:05 AM 6h05 Karlsruhe Hbf 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd ₫1,010,860 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ECE 8 · ICE 1012+
LH12628:37 AM 5h18 Karlsruhe Hbf 1:55 PM Salzburg Airport ₫14,685,488 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- STR 1 · 19007 · ICE 117
8:21 AM 5h38 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) 1:59 PM Salzburg Hbf ₫2,441,609 1 One-way 2 transfers - STR 1 · 19675 · ICE 593+
790239:51 AM 5h55 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) 3:46 PM Salzburg Hbf ₫2,441,609 1 One-way 3 transfers - STR 3 · IC 2067 · ICE 513+79021
8:44 AM 6h02 Europaplatz/Post Galerie (Karlstraße) 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf ₫2,441,609 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus
2:20 PM 7h10 Karlsruhe Hbf 9:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd ₫1,010,860 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:30 PM 6h00 Karlsruhe Hbf 1:30 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd ₫1,039,758 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:20 PM 6h50 Karlsruhe Hbf 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd ₫1,299,553 1 One-way 1 transfer
- ICE 376 · ICE 614+LH1262
7:59 AM 5h56 Karlsruhe Hbf 1:55 PM Salzburg Airport ₫14,685,488 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 204+LH1262
6:59 AM 6h56 Karlsruhe Hbf 1:55 PM Salzburg Airport ₫14,685,488 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 76 · ICE 1014+LH1262
6:37 AM 7h18 Karlsruhe Hbf 1:55 PM Salzburg Airport ₫14,685,488 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Salzburg:
A bus is ₫1,079,926 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Salzburg costing on average ₫2,096,854.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Euroticket to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | ICE, TGV to go to Salzburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Euroticket.
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