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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 prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 14m Average total duration Fastest 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 38m Average total duration 12h 8m 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 $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Salzburg costing on average $122 (€100).
A bus is $482 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Salzburg costing on average $550 (€451).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
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.
- FlixBus6:10 PM10h50Kraków, Airport5:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:10 PM10h50Kraków, Airport5:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH7425+
LH117 · LH11084:45 PM5h10John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice9:55 PMSalzburg Airport$5521One-way2 transfers
Other options
EC 207+IC 7482:11 PM8h38Kraków Główny10:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$841One-way1 transfer- IC 4178:57 PM11h33Kraków Główny8:30 AMSalzburg Hbf$841One-way0 transfers
EN 404178:57 PM11h33Kraków Główny8:30 AMSalzburg Hbf$1101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:45 PM11h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA5:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$541One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM15h40Kraków, Airport12:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM15h15Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA4:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$791One-way1 transfer
OS680+
RJX 7682:50 PM10h09John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$2591One-way1 transfer- OS680+RJX199722:50 PM7h03John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$2711One-way1 transfer
- OS680+IC 7442:50 PM5h59John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$2841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Salzburg:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Salzburg costing on average $122 (€100).
A bus is $482 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Salzburg costing on average $550 (€451).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 44m.
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, PKP Intercity.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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