How to travel from Mainz to Salzburg

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Travel Information between Mainz and Salzburg

Distance263 miles (424 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$31 - $66
Cheapest modeTrain • $31 (€28) • 5 h 42 min
Fastest modeFlight • $66 (€60) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 263 miles (424 km) by train, bus or flight to Salzburg from Mainz. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Mainz to Salzburg.

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from Mainz to Salzburg

How to get from Mainz to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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
06:30AM13h00
Mainz
07:30PMSalzburg
411One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
06:30AM13h00
Mainz
07:30PMSalzburg
411One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:30AM13h00
Mainz
07:30PMSalzburg
411One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
03:43AM14h17
Mainz
06:00PMSalzburg
521One-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 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.

Looking to extend your trip from Mainz to Salzburg? Many Omio customers who go from Mainz to Salzburg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck. If you're looking to explore Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck from Salzburg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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