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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 bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 14m. 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: 264 miles (425 km)
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€87 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 6m Average total duration 16h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Mainz to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Mainz 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 Mainz to Salzburg.
There are 3 options to travel from Mainz to Salzburg including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Mainz is by taking a train, which costs on average $31 (€28).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Mainz to Salzburg:
Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $34 (€30) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $35 (€32) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $66 (€60) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Mainz to Salzburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 10 h 25 min.
Train takes 5 h 42 min on average.
The distance is approximately 263 miles (424 km) from Mainz to Salzburg.
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Salzburg is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 11 flights a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Salzburg from Mainz 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 from Mainz to Salzburg:
- Trains most often depart from Mainz at Mainz Hbf and arrive in Salzburg at Salzburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Mainz to Salzburg:
- FlixBus can take you to Salzburg by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Mainz to Salzburg for $34 (€30).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Mainz to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).
Yes, there are direct routes from Mainz to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Salzburg with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Salzburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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