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Compare train and bus for Munich Hbf to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich Hbf to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€31 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest | €0.91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Salzburg:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Salzburg costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Munich Hbf to Salzburg
How to get from Munich Hbf to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich Hbf to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 2158:16 PM1h45Munich Hbf10:01 PMSalzburg Hbf€51One-way0 transfers
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RJ 2158:16 PM1h45Munich Hbf10:01 PMSalzburg Hbf€51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC 11510:16 AM1h43Munich Hbf11:59 AMSalzburg Hbf€301One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 2656:04 AM1h54Munich Hbf7:58 AMSalzburg Hbf€71One-way0 transfers
EC 2136:15 PM1h44Munich Hbf7:59 PMSalzburg Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
RJ 12937:12 PM1h49Munich Hbf9:01 PMSalzburg Hbf€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:40 AM2h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:05 AM2h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM2h05Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Salzburg:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Salzburg costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich Hbf and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, Meridian, BOB & BRB to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Euroticket.
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