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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 DKK 116 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. 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 DKK 116, while a train costs an average of DKK 274.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 274 Average price | DKK 116 Average price Cheapest | DKK 8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Munich Hbf to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Munich Hbf to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Salzburg:
A bus is DKK 159 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Salzburg costing on average DKK 274.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around DKK 274 compared to roughly DKK 8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 266. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 44m 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 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 129710:51 PM 1h58 Munich Hbf 12:49 AM Salzburg Hbf DKK 104 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 1297
10:51 PM 1h58 Munich Hbf 12:49 AM Salzburg Hbf DKK 104 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 117
12:16 PM 1h43 Munich Hbf 1:59 PM Salzburg Hbf DKK 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1293
7:12 PM 1h49 Munich Hbf 9:01 PM Salzburg Hbf DKK 152 1 One-way 0 transfers - RJ 215
8:16 PM 1h45 Munich Hbf 10:01 PM Salzburg Hbf DKK 160 1 One-way 0 transfers - EC 213
6:15 PM 1h44 Munich Hbf 7:59 PM Salzburg Hbf DKK 184 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
7:40 AM 2h00 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 9:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd DKK 128 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:00 AM 2h05 Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) 9:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd DKK 128 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:05 AM 2h35 München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz 9:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd DKK 128 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich Hbf to Salzburg:
A bus is DKK 159 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich Hbf to Salzburg costing on average DKK 274.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 12 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 FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Darojković Promet, GoOpti, Euroticket, Infobus, ArdaTur, LikeBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Salzburg by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Darojković Promet, GoOpti, Euroticket, Infobus, ArdaTur, LikeBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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