How to travel from Magdeburg to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Magdeburg to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 305 miles (491 km)

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

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

Deutsche Bahn Regional
07:34AM7h08
Magdeburg
02:42PMSalzburg
$1411One-way
2 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn Regional
07:34AM7h08
Magdeburg
02:42PMSalzburg
$1411One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
12:10PM5h49
Magdeburg
05:59PMSalzburg
$1611One-way
2 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn Regional
03:34PM7h11
Magdeburg
10:45PMSalzburg
$1411One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Regional
06:34AM6h24
Magdeburg
12:58PMSalzburg
$1501One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Regional
05:34AM6h25
Magdeburg
11:59AMSalzburg
$1501One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Magdeburg 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 Magdeburg to Salzburg.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Magdeburg to Salzburg: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Magdeburg to Salzburg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Salzburg:

A train is $20 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Magdeburg to Salzburg costing on average $40 (€36).

Taking a train costs $47 (€42) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $66 (€60) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Magdeburg to Salzburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 11 h 25 min.

Taking a train requires on average 5 h 58 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 304 miles (491 km) between Magdeburg and Salzburg.

The average frequency per day from Magdeburg to Salzburg is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and 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 Magdeburg to Salzburg:

    The following travel companies offer services from Magdeburg to Salzburg:

    • FlixBus can get you to Salzburg by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Magdeburg to Salzburg for $40 (€36) on Omio.
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Magdeburg to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Magdeburg to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by bus with.
    • Direct services by train with.

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

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Magdeburg to Salzburg often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Magdeburg and Salzburg itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Salzburg and any of these top destinations today!

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