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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 $42 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 $42, while a bus costs an average of $90.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from München-Flughafen to Salzburg:
A train is $48 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from München-Flughafen to Salzburg costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $7 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.65 (€-28.82). The journey takes 2h 11m 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$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:25 AM2h35München, Flughafen (Terminal 2)1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
S8 · RJX 638:24 AM2h34Munich Airport Terminal station10:58 AMSalzburg Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
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7901510:04 AM2h42Munich Airport Terminal station12:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
S8 · EC 1159:24 AM2h35Munich Airport Terminal station11:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
S2 · EC 115 · S 39:00 AM3h04Altenerding station12:04 PMSalzburg Liefering$611One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from München-Flughafen to Salzburg:
A train is $48 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from München-Flughafen to Salzburg costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, München, Flughafen, Terminalbereich A/b and arrive in Salzburg, Lastenstraße (Hbf).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Lufthansa Express Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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