How to travel from Milan to Salzburg

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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 $150.

Distance: 243 miles (392 km)

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$87

Average price

$80

Average price

Cheapest

$584

Average price

9h 3m

Average total duration

8h 33m

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30m

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9h 22m

Average total duration

8h 52m

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5h 18m

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2h 18m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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ÖBB | Railjet

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FlixBus

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Air Dolomiti

Most popular airline

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from Milan to Salzburg

How to get from Milan to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Milan to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM11h15
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    8:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:10 PM11h55
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $931One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH255 · LH1108
    6:50 PM3h15
    Milan Malpensa Airport
    10:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    $12851One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2613+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 88+ÖBBRJX 867
    6:25 AM8h37
    Milan Centrale
    3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1351One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2621+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 84+ÖBBRJX 661
    10:25 AM8h37
    Milan Centrale
    7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2619+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 84+ÖBBRJX 661
    9:25 AM9h37
    Milan Centrale
    7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1481One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:10 PM10h30
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:15 AM11h55
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:40 AM12h15
    Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    2:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS530+ÖBB | InterCityIC 640
    7:00 AM6h49
    Milan Linate Airport
    1:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $3731One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS530+ÖBBRJX 766
    7:00 AM6h53
    Milan Linate Airport
    1:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $3761One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS530+ÖBB | InterCityIC 642
    7:00 AM7h49
    Milan Linate Airport
    2:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $3731One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $49 (€39).

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 $69 (€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 $150 (€120).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 24m.

Bus takes on average 9h 40m.

The distance from Milan to Salzburg is approximately 243 miles (392 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Salzburg is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Regionale, Frecciarossa to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Salzburg:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Milan 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.
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