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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $151 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $151, while a train costs an average of $347.
Distance: 641 miles (1032 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$340 Average price | $347 Average price | $151 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 59m Average total duration 23h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.1 - 6.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 bus is $189 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Salzburg costing on average $340 (€285).
A bus is $196 (€164) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salzburg costing on average $347 (€290).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 37m.
Bus takes on average 23h 59m.
You'll arrive about 11h 13m sooner (2h 34m by flight vs 13h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $340 (€285) compared to roughly $115 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM26h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$931One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM26h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$931One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM26h00London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$931One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM26h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$961One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM27h30London, Victoria Coach Station1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1021One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Salzburg:
A bus is $189 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Salzburg costing on average $340 (€285).
A bus is $196 (€164) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Salzburg costing on average $347 (€290).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 37m.
Bus takes on average 23h 59m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer, Indigo Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 2 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet.
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