How to travel from Madrid to Salzburg

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Travel Information to Salzburg from Madrid

Distance969 miles (1563 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$96 - $383
Cheapest modeBus • $96 (€86) • 32 h 50 min
Fastest modeFlight • $174 (€157) • 5 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or AVE

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 969 miles (1563 km) between Madrid and Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa or AVE among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Salzburg.

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from Madrid to Salzburg

How to get from Madrid to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Madrid to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM37h35
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10:00AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1161One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM37h35
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
10:00AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1161One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1123 · LH1104
08:25AM4h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
01:20PMSalzburg Airport
$5101One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM32h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:30AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1291One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:05PM37h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
08:50AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1201One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM37h10
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
10:00AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1601One-way
2 transfers
IberiaIB795+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
04:05PM10h02
Madrid Barajas Airport
02:07AMSalzburg Hbf
$3281One-way
2 transfers
IberiaIB795+ÖBBRJX 768
04:05PM8h54
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:59AMSalzburg Hbf
$3431One-way
1 transfer
IberiaIB795+ÖBBRJX 764
04:05PM7h54
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:59PMSalzburg Hbf
$3561One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Salzburg.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel to Salzburg from Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Salzburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $96 (€86) compared to other travel options to Salzburg:

Taking a bus costs $78 (€71) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $174 (€157) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $288 (€260) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $383 (€346).

The fastest way from Madrid to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Salzburg that take longer:

Getting to Salzburg by bus takes 32 h 50 min on average.

Getting to Salzburg by train takes 47 h 32 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 969 miles (1563 km) between Madrid and Salzburg.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Salzburg is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • 11 flights per day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Madrid to Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Madrid to Salzburg:

    The following travel companies offer services from Madrid to Salzburg:

    • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Madrid to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $96 (€86).
    • Travel with Lufthansa or KLM to go to Salzburg by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Lufthansa Madrid to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $174 (€157).
    • AVE can get you to Salzburg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with AVE from Madrid to Salzburg for $383 (€346) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

    • You can book a direct bus with.
    • You can travel directly by plane with.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Salzburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from Madrid to Salzburg? Many Omio customers who go from Madrid to Salzburg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck. If you're looking to explore Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck from Salzburg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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