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How to travel from Madrid to Salzburg

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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 €94. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 55m. 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 €94, and a flight costs an average of €190.

Distance: 971 miles (1564 km)

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€434

Average price

€145

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€312

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6h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 55m

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30h 21m

Average total duration

29h 51m

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30m

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48h 2m

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47h 32m

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30m

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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.

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
08:50PM33h20
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
06:10AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1791One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM33h20
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
06:10AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1791One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1121 · LH1104
06:00AM7h20
Madrid Barajas Airport
01:20PMSalzburg Airport
$11131One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM33h45
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
06:10AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$1981One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
08:50PM40h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:10PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$2131One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM32h50
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:30AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$2401One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaOS7452+Austrian AirlinesOS186+ÖBBRJX 764
12:00PM11h59
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:59PMSalzburg Hbf
$4731One-way
2 transfers
LufthansaOS7458+Austrian AirlinesOS214+ÖBBRJX 764
01:45PM10h14
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:59PMSalzburg Hbf
$4841One-way
2 transfers
KLMKL1500 · KL1901+ÖBB | InterCityIC 744
06:00AM14h49
Madrid Barajas Airport
08:49PMSalzburg Hbf
$4751One-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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $120 (€94).

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

A bus is $122 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Salzburg costing on average $242 (€190).

A bus is $278 (€218) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Salzburg costing on average $397 (€312).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

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 10 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.

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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