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.
7:35 AM7h10Karlsruhe2:45 PMSalzburg€231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:35 AM7h10Karlsruhe2:45 PMSalzburg€231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 PM6h00Karlsruhe11:30 PMSalzburg€281One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:20 PM6h50Karlsruhe5:10 AMSalzburg€271One-way0 transfers
3:55 AM8h15Karlsruhe12:10 PMSalzburg€271One-way0 transfers
11:05 PM6h05Karlsruhe5:10 AMSalzburg€281One-way0 transfers
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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 €20. 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 €20, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€78 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €44 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 |
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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 €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Salzburg costing on average €78.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Salzburg:
A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Salzburg costing on average €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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