How to travel from Mainz to Salzburg

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Compare bus, train, 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 $37. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 264 miles (425 km)

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6h 44m

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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.

  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM15h25
    Mainz
    10:55 PMSalzburg
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM15h25
    Mainz
    10:55 PMSalzburg
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:30 AM15h25
    Mainz
    10:55 PMSalzburg
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Mainz and Salzburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Mainz to Salzburg is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Salzburg:

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mainz to Salzburg costing on average $37 (€29).

A train is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mainz to Salzburg costing on average $113 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Mainz to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 42m.

Bus takes on average 13h 0m.

The distance from Mainz to Salzburg is approximately 264 miles (425 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Salzburg is:
  • 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 bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mainz to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mainz to Salzburg:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Mainz to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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