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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 train with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 22m. 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 train costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 305 miles (491 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$136 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration Fastest 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Salzburg costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $165 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Salzburg costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 15h 11m.
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How to get from Magdeburg to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:30 PM19h15Magdeburg3:45 PMSalzburg$441One-way0 transfers
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8:30 PM19h15Magdeburg3:45 PMSalzburg$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:10 AM15h30Magdeburg10:40 PMSalzburg$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Salzburg costing on average $136 (€110).
A bus is $165 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Magdeburg to Salzburg costing on average $223 (€180).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 15h 11m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
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