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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 $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 $59, and a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 243 miles (392 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$121 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $619 Average price |
8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Milan to Salzburg:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Salzburg costing on average $121 (€98).
A bus is $544 (€442) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Salzburg costing on average $619 (€504).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
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 · FlixBus11:10 PM10h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$761One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM10h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$761One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5637+
LH11062:50 PM3h15Milan Malpensa Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport$5921One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2613+
RJ 88+
RJX 8676:25 AM8h37Milan Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$1321One-way2 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 10911 · Autobus TRENORD 2911A · Regionale 16277+
RJ 8812:15 AM14h47Milan Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$1321One-way4 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2617+
RJ 86+
RJX 8698:25 AM8h37Milan Centrale5:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$1471One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM13h25Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:10 PM11h55Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM13h30Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano12:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$771One-way1 transfer
EC5445+
RJX 7601:25 PM6h28Milan Linate Airport7:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$1481One-way1 transfer
EC5445+
IC 7461:25 PM8h24Milan Linate Airport9:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$1481One-way1 transfer
EC5445+
IC 7441:25 PM7h24Milan Linate Airport8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$1541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Salzburg:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Salzburg costing on average $121 (€98).
A bus is $544 (€442) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Salzburg costing on average $619 (€504).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 Linate 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, Lufthansa to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Regionale, ÖBB, Italo to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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