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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 $36. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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$106 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest |
6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 33m Average total duration 18h 3m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Salzburg:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mainz to Salzburg costing on average $36 (€29).
A train is $84 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Salzburg costing on average $111 (€90).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
- Around 10 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 Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet.
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