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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 €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€69 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Salzburg:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Salzburg costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Salzburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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