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Compare train, bus, and flight for Mainz to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 15m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$129 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m 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 Mainz to Salzburg:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Salzburg costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $337 (€272) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Salzburg costing on average $400 (€323).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Salzburg
How to get from Mainz to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM16h45Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM16h45Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz)11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH11089:40 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport10:35 PMSalzburg Airport$5861One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1648 · ICE 563+
790218:46 AM6h00Mainz Hbf2:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1351One-way2 transfers - ICE 25 · ICE 915+790239:42 AM6h04Mainz Hbf3:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1351One-way2 transfers
- 4475 · 13662 · 4563 · ICE 51510:13 AM6h33Mainz Hbf4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1351One-way4 transfers
- LH11028:35 AM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport9:30 AMSalzburg Airport$5861One-way0 transfers
- LH110412:20 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport1:15 PMSalzburg Airport$5861One-way0 transfers
- LH11065:05 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$5861One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Salzburg:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Salzburg costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $337 (€272) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Salzburg costing on average $400 (€323).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 15m.
Bus takes on average 16h 20m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Travel with ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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