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Compare train and bus for Malmö to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $126 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 14h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $126, while a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 539 miles (868 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$143 Average price | $126 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 40m Average total duration Fastest 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 8m Average total duration 20h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Salzburg:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Salzburg costing on average $143 (€121).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 8m.
Tickets start at around $143 (€121) compared to roughly $178 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35 (€30). The journey takes 14h 10m versus 12h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Malmö to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:30 AM26h15Malmö1:45 PMSalzburg$811One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:30 AM26h15Malmö1:45 PMSalzburg$811One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:30 PM23h40Malmö12:10 PMSalzburg$1261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4:10 AM24h05Malmö4:15 AMSalzburg$1161One-way0 transfers
- 2:10 PM27h50Malmö6:00 PMSalzburg$1421One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Salzburg:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Salzburg costing on average $143 (€121).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 8m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
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