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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 prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 539 miles (868 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$123 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 49m Average total duration Fastest 14h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 33m Average total duration 20h 3m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Salzburg:
A bus is $36 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Salzburg costing on average $123 (€123).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Salzburg
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 1089 · ECE 399 · S3 · ICE 10813:05 PM17h53Malmö Centralstation8:58 AMSalzburg Hbf$661One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
R 1089 · ECE 399 · S3 · ICE 10813:05 PM17h53Malmö Centralstation8:58 AMSalzburg Hbf$661One-way4 transfers
Fastest
1181 Öresundstågen+
LH833 · LH11022:35 AM7h00Malmö Centralstation9:35 AMSalzburg Airport$4611One-way2 transfers
Other options
R 1067 · ICL 50051 · IC 5763 · Bus 399212:20 PM20h26Malmö Centralstation8:46 AMSalzburg Hbf$1201One-way5 transfers
R 1041 · RJ 13465 · ICE 605+
790499:05 AM16h42Malmö Centralstation1:47 AMSalzburg Hbf$1361One-way3 transfers
R 1057 · ECE 395 · ICE 885 · S211:05 AM19h23Malmö Centralstation6:28 AMSalzburg Hbf$1361One-way7 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM28h25Malmö, Hyllie8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1071One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM25h30Malmö, Norra Vallgatan3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1291One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM21h05Malmö, Norra Vallgatan9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1381One-way2 transfers
1055 Öresundstågen+
LH829 · LH110810:50 AM11h15Malmö Centralstation10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$4611One-way2 transfers
1053 Öresundstågen+
LH829 · LH110810:35 AM11h30Malmö Centralstation10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$4611One-way2 transfers
1051 Öresundstågen+
LH829 · LH110810:20 AM11h45Malmö Centralstation10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$4611One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Salzburg:
A bus is $36 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Salzburg costing on average $123 (€123).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 3m.
- Around 5 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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