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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $149.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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$87 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $581 Average price |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Milan to Salzburg
How to get from Milan to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBusCheapest
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LH279 · LH1102Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2617+
RJ 86+
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Regionale TRENORD 2619+
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Regionale TRENORD 2617+
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RJX 661
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FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
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RJX 768
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Salzburg:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Salzburg costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Salzburg costing on average $149 (€120).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 24m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Malpensa Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Milano Lambrate and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Regionale, Frecciarossa to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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