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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $201.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$130 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $634 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Salzburg:
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average $130 (€107).
A bus is $583 (€482) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average $634 (€523).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Salzburg
How to get from Leipzig to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM9h50Leipzig, Hbf9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM9h50Leipzig, Hbf9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH157 · LH11086:50 PM3h15Leipzig/Halle Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$2281One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 1652 · ICE 1005 · RJX 679:27 AM5h31Leipzig Hbf2:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$971One-way2 transfers
- ICE 1652 · ICE 1005+
9679:27 AM7h54Leipzig Hbf5:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$1081One-way2 transfers - ICE 1652 · ICE 505+9679:27 AM7h54Leipzig Hbf5:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$1081One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM9h45Leipzig, Hbf10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:35 AM8h05Leipzig, Hbf9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$581One-way0 transfers
- LH159 · LH11026:10 AM3h15Leipzig/Halle Airport9:25 AMSalzburg Airport$2631One-way1 transfer
- LH153 · LH110610:50 AM7h15Leipzig/Halle Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport$3541One-way1 transfer
- LH153+
LH6334+
IC 74010:50 AM7h59Leipzig/Halle Airport6:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$5111One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Salzburg:
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average $130 (€107).
A bus is $583 (€482) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average $634 (€523).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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