How to travel from Madrid to Salzburg

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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 56m. 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 $59, and a train costs an average of $376.

Distance: 971 miles (1564 km)

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$370

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$168

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$376

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6h 56m

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3h 56m

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30h 21m

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29h 51m

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48h 2m

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47h 32m

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4.7 - 9.4kg

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1.6 - 3.9kg

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from Madrid to Salzburg

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

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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
04:40PM32h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:30AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1321One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:25PM50h05
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
01:30AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1271One-way
3 transfers

Fastest

KLMKL1504+Transavia FranceKL2662
01:05PM6h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
07:20PMSalzburg Airport
$13871One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM37h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:40AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1451One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM36h50
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
09:40AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1621One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
07:05PM38h00
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:05AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1601One-way
2 transfers
KLMKL1502 · KL1905+ÖBB | InterCityIC 748
11:00AM11h49
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:49PMSalzburg Hbf
$3381One-way
2 transfers
KLMKL1502 · KL1905+ÖBBRJX 768
11:00AM13h59
Madrid Barajas Airport
12:59AMSalzburg Hbf
$3311One-way
2 transfers
KLMKL1502 · KL1905+ÖBB | InterCityIC 746
11:00AM10h49
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:49PMSalzburg Hbf
$3521One-way
2 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Salzburg including taking a train, flight, and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $59 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Salzburg:

A bus is $72 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Salzburg costing on average $131 (€107).

A bus is $317 (€260) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Salzburg costing on average $376 (€308).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 32h 50m.

Train takes on average 47h 32m.

The distance from Madrid to Salzburg is approximately 971 miles (1564 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Salzburg is:
  • 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, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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