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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a train costs an average of €73.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€73 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 17m Average total duration Fastest 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 11h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Kraków to Salzburg:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Salzburg costing on average €73.
A bus is €224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Salzburg costing on average €271.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 17m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €76. The journey takes 9h 47m versus 7h 16m 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 Kraków to Salzburg
How to get from Kraków to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kraków to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:45 PM11h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA5:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:45 PM11h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA5:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1365 · LH11061:20 PM4h40John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice6:00 PMSalzburg Airport€7341One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 4178:53 PM11h37Kraków Główny8:30 AMSalzburg Hbf€481One-way0 transfers
EN 404178:53 PM11h37Kraków Główny8:30 AMSalzburg Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
EC 205+IC 74010:13 AM8h36Kraków Główny6:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€1181One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:10 PM10h50Kraków, Airport5:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€521One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM15h40Kraków, Airport12:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€841One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM16h10Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA12:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€881One-way1 transfer
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RJX 7682:50 PM10h09John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf€3711One-way1 transfer- OS680+RJX 7642:50 PM9h09John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf€3811One-way1 transfer
- OS680+IC 7442:50 PM5h59John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€3911One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Salzburg:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Salzburg costing on average €73.
A bus is €224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Salzburg costing on average €271.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 17m.
Bus takes on average 12h 5m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
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