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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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Salzburg:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Salzburg costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
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.
- FlixBus7:30 PM6h00Karlsruhe Hbf1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:30 PM6h00Karlsruhe Hbf1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 267 · RJX 658:05 AM4h53Karlsruhe Hbf12:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$1271One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 202 · ICE 513+
790218:59 AM5h47Karlsruhe Hbf2:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$811One-way2 transfers - 19007 · ICE 913 · ICE 12158:32 AM5h23Karlsruhe Hbf1:55 PMSalzburg Hbf$961One-way2 transfers
- 19007 · ICE 1178:32 AM5h27Karlsruhe Hbf1:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:05 AM6h05Karlsruhe Hbf6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$391One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM6h50Karlsruhe Hbf6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM7h35Karlsruhe Hbf11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$421One-way1 transfer
- ICE 370 · ICE 518+
LH11081:59 PM8h36Karlsruhe Hbf10:35 PMSalzburg Airport$4031One-way2 transfers - ICE 106+LH11082:59 PM7h36Karlsruhe Hbf10:35 PMSalzburg Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
- ICE 108+LH110812:59 PM9h36Karlsruhe Hbf10:35 PMSalzburg Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Salzburg:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Salzburg costing on average $95 (€78).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- 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, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Salzburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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