Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Salzburg
How to get from Mannheim to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 699+
790093:25 AM6h21Mannheim Hbf9:46 AMSalzburg Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 699+
790093:25 AM6h21Mannheim Hbf9:46 AMSalzburg Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH11028:30 AM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport9:25 AMSalzburg Airport$3651One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 699+
9673:25 AM13h56Mannheim Hbf5:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$641One-way1 transfer
ICE 913 · ICE 12158:56 AM4h59Mannheim Hbf1:55 PMSalzburg Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
ICE 699+
9653:25 AM9h56Mannheim Hbf1:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:30 PM7h00Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM8h15Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)6:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$531One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM8h40Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße)9:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$531One-way1 transfer
LH11089:10 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$3651One-way0 transfers
ICE 516+
LH11084:34 PM5h31Mannheim Hbf10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$3871One-way1 transfer
ICE 106+
LH11083:33 PM6h32Mannheim Hbf10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$3871One-way1 transfer
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Mannheim to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $166.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $320 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg 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 Mannheim to Salzburg:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Salzburg costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $277 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Salzburg costing on average $320 (€261).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Salzburg:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Salzburg costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $277 (€226) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Salzburg costing on average $320 (€261).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Bus takes on average 6h 34m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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