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Compare train, bus, and flight for Münster to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration Fastest 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 42m Average total duration 18h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Salzburg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Salzburg costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $478 (€391) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Salzburg costing on average $543 (€443).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 22m.
Bus takes on average 18h 42m.
Tickets start at around $102 (€84) compared to roughly $50 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-52.84 (€-43.19). The journey takes 8h 33m versus 8h 33m 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.
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How to get from Münster to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:25 PM19h35Münster7:00 PMSalzburg$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:25 PM19h35Münster7:00 PMSalzburg$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:09 PM15h51Münster10:00 AMSalzburg$681One-way0 transfers
Other options
11:50 AM21h10Münster9:00 AMSalzburg$691One-way0 transfers
10:50 AM17h20Münster4:10 AMSalzburg$761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Salzburg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Salzburg costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $478 (€391) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Salzburg costing on average $543 (€443).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 22m.
Bus takes on average 18h 42m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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