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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $104. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, and a train costs an average of $442.
Distance: 971 miles (1564 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$382 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest | $462 Average price | $422 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 16m Average total duration 29h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41h 36m Average total duration 41h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg 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 Madrid to Salzburg:
A bus is $227 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Salzburg costing on average $382 (€310).
A bus is $307 (€249) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Salzburg costing on average $462 (€375).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 46m.
Train takes on average 41h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Salzburg
How to get from Madrid to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM37h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1141One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM37h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1141One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- LH1115 · LH11085:00 PM4h55Madrid Barajas Airport9:55 PMSalzburg Airport$4771One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM37h11Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1211One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM33h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM32h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1271One-way2 transfers
EW9511 · EW43391:10 PM9h20Madrid Barajas Airport10:30 PMSalzburg Airport$1911One-way1 transfer- OS7456+
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RJX199725:55 AM15h58Madrid Barajas Airport9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$2801One-way2 transfers - OS7456+OS208+RJX199705:55 AM13h58Madrid Barajas Airport7:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$3051One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Salzburg:
A bus is $227 (€184) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Salzburg costing on average $382 (€310).
A bus is $307 (€249) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Salzburg costing on average $462 (€375).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 29h 46m.
Train takes on average 41h 6m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, KLM to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with AVE to go to Salzburg by train.
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