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Compare train and bus for München-Flughafen to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from München-Flughafen to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $149.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from München-Flughafen to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from München-Flughafen to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from München-Flughafen to Salzburg:
A train is $108 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from München-Flughafen to Salzburg costing on average $149.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$33. The journey takes 2h 17m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom München-Flughafen to Salzburg
How to get from München-Flughafen to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from München-Flughafen to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:25 AM2h35München, Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$191One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:25 AM2h35München, Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:25 AM2h35München, Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$191One-way0 transfers
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9659:24 AM3h57Munich Airport Terminal station1:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$781One-way1 transfer
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9659:04 AM4h17Munich Airport Terminal station1:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$781One-way1 transfer
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9658:43 AM4h38Munich Airport Terminal station1:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from München-Flughafen to Salzburg:
A train is $108 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from München-Flughafen to Salzburg costing on average $149.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between München-Flughafen and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Airport Terminal station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from München, Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti.
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