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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $175.
Distance: 641 miles (1032 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$129 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $319 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 8m Average total duration 19h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 16m Average total duration 11h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 London to Salzburg:
A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Salzburg costing on average $153 (€124).
A flight is $191 (€154) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salzburg costing on average $319 (€258).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 46m.
Bus takes on average 19h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Salzburg
How to get from London to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Salzburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
BA26264:50 PM2h00London Gatwick Airport7:50 PMSalzburg Airport$2271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
BA26264:50 PM2h00London Gatwick Airport7:50 PMSalzburg Airport$2271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FR 3047:55 AM1h55London Stansted Airport10:50 AMSalzburg Airport$5821One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM26h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$3211One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM25h25London, Victoria Coach Station12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$3751One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM24h30London, Victoria Coach Station10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$4001One-way2 transfers
EW2463 · EW2758+
RJ 650+
EC 4622:35 PM10h32London Heathrow Airport2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf$3241One-way3 transfers
EW2463 · EW2758+
RJX 768+
NJ 4462:35 PM10h14London Heathrow Airport1:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$3251One-way3 transfers
EW9465 · EW9756+
RJX 768+
NJ 44612:10 PM12h39London Heathrow Airport1:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$3251One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salzburg:
A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Salzburg costing on average $153 (€124).
A flight is $191 (€154) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salzburg costing on average $319 (€258).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 46m.
Bus takes on average 19h 38m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Freilassing station.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, BA Euroflyer, easyJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Danish Air Transport, Air Baltic, Tuifly to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Danish Air Transport.
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