How to travel from Mannheim to Salzburg

There are 3 options to travel between Mannheim and Salzburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Mannheim to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Salzburg:

A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Salzburg costing on average €52.

A bus is €173 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Salzburg costing on average €208.

The fastest way to travel from Mannheim to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Bus takes on average 7h 4m.

The distance from Mannheim to Salzburg is approximately 239 miles (385 km).

The average frequency per day from Mannheim to Salzburg is:

• Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mannheim to Salzburg:

• Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mannheim to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Lufthansa to go to Salzburg by flight.
• 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.

Yes, there are direct services available from Mannheim to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
• 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.

Omio customers who travel from Mannheim to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Salzburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Salzburg, you can explore the Hohensalzburg Fortress for panoramic views of the city and Alps, visit the baroque Mirabell Palace and Gardens, discover Mozart's Birthplace to learn about the famous composer, admire the stunning architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and stroll along Getreidegasse, a charming shopping street with historic buildings and cafes.

To fully experience Salzburg, including its historic sites, cultural attractions, and scenic views, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.