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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 an average ticket price of CHF13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 24m. 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 bus costs an average of CHF13, while a train costs an average of CHF20.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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CHF20 Average price | CHF13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
RJX 2656:04 AM1h54Munich Hbf7:58 AMSalzburg HbfCHF71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RJX 2656:04 AM1h54Munich Hbf7:58 AMSalzburg HbfCHF71One-way0 transfers
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EC 11510:16 AM1h43Munich Hbf11:59 AMSalzburg HbfCHF231One-way0 transfers
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RJ 129710:51 PM1h58Munich Hbf12:49 AMSalzburg HbfCHF101One-way0 transfers
RJX 617:09 AM1h49Munich Hbf8:58 AMSalzburg HbfCHF161One-way0 transfers
IC 4066:27 PM1h59Munich Hbf8:26 PMSalzburg HbfCHF181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:30 PM2h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:30 PMSalzburg, P+R SüdCHF131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM2h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:15 PMSalzburg, P+R SüdCHF131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:40 PM1h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R SüdCHF131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Salzburg:
A bus is CHF7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Salzburg costing on average CHF20.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 26m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 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, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, 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.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Euroticket.
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