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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 $70. 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 $70, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 539 miles (868 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $183 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 $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Salzburg costing on average $152 (€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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM28h25Malmö, Hyllie8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1051One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM28h25Malmö, Hyllie8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1051One-way1 transfer
Fastest
1055 Öresundstågen+
LH829 · LH110610:50 AM7h10Malmö Centralstation6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$15241One-way2 transfers
Other options
R 1051 · ECE 395 · ICE 885+
7956910:20 AM20h13Malmö Centralstation6:33 AMSalzburg Hbf$1971One-way4 transfers
R 1041 · ICL 50039 · IC 5759 · 111759:05 AM16h42Malmö Centralstation1:47 AMSalzburg Hbf$2211One-way5 transfers
R 1039 · RJ 385 · ICE 1603+
790478:50 AM15h52Malmö Centralstation12:42 AMSalzburg Hbf$2621One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM21h05Malmö, Norra Vallgatan9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1161One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM25h35Malmö, Hyllie9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1241One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:20 PM23h15Malmö, Norra Vallgatan8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1261One-way0 transfers
1017 Öresundstågen+
LH825 · LH11046:05 AM7h20Malmö Centralstation1:25 PMSalzburg Airport$6521One-way2 transfers
1015 Öresundstågen+
LH825 · LH11045:50 AM7h35Malmö Centralstation1:25 PMSalzburg Airport$6521One-way2 transfers
1013 Öresundstågen+
LH825 · LH11045:35 AM7h50Malmö Centralstation1:25 PMSalzburg Airport$6521One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Salzburg:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Salzburg costing on average $152 (€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.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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