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Travel Information from Munich to Salzburg

Distance71 miles (115 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$8 - $16
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 1 h 29 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus or train to travel 71 miles (115 km) from Munich to Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Munich to Salzburg.

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from Munich to Salzburg

How to get from Munich to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Munich to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM2h00
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
10:00AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00PM2h15
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
09:15PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnRJX 65
11:36AM1h22
Munich Ost
12:58PMSalzburg Hbf
$491One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnRJX 63
09:08AM1h50
Munich Hbf
10:58AMSalzburg Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers
Bayerische RegiobahnBRB 79015
10:55AM1h47
Munich Hbf
12:42PMSalzburg Hbf
$491One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnRJX 67
01:28PM1h30
Munich Hbf
02:58PMSalzburg Hbf
$461One-way
0 transfers
ArdaTur0
01:30PM1h50
München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
03:20PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM1h50
Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
08:50AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$181One-way
0 transfers
Euroticket
11:50AM1h50
Munich
01:40PMSalzburg
$331One-way
0 transfers

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How to travel from Munich to Salzburg?

Commuters who travel from Munich to Salzburg enjoy the convenience of connecting the two cities by bus or train. There are more than 25 buses and almost an equal number of trains that transfer commuters to Salzburg from Munich each day. The two cities are 72 miles apart, a journey that both trains and buses take an average of two hours to complete.

 What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Salzburg?

Passengers who opt for a bus to travel from Munich to Salzburg enjoy the cheapest means for the journey. Buses plying this route are mainly direct, evading the hassles associated with interstation changes. The fastest coach covers the 72-mile distance between the two cities in about one hour and 50 minutes, with the average travel time being roughly two hours and 10 minutes. The primary bus operators serving the Munich to Salzburg route include Flixbus, Union Ivkoni International, Nomago, Semitimes, and Infobus. There are around 20 coaches that leave Munich for Salzburg every day, allowing travelers to catch a bus almost every hour at the departure station. Commuters leave from Munich central bus station, and their journey terminates at Salzburg South Bus station.

 What is the fastest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg?

Taking a train remains the fastest way to reach Salzburg from Munich. Commuters who travel from Munich to Salzburg by train should prepare for a journey that lasts one hour and 50 minutes on average. The fastest train completes the journey in about one and a half hours to conveniently drop off passengers in Salzburg. The key operators providing train services along this route include Deutsche Bahn, Meridian, and Railjet. The firms collectively have more than 25 trains departing Munich for Salzburg daily. The trips are evenly spaced to ensure that travelers can get a train every hour at the departure station. Travelers take off from the Hauptbahnhof Train station situated in the west of Munich city center. On arrival, trains drop off passengers at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof located north of the Austrian town.

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 Travel from Munich to Salzburg by train

Traveling from Munich to Salzburg by train is the most convenient option for commuters who are looking for the fastest travel means along this route. Passengers can enjoy choosing from more than 25 trains that ply the route daily. As such, there is a train leaving the departure station in Munich for Salzburg every hour from early in the morning to a few minutes to midnight. Direct trains cover the distance between the two cities in about one hour and 30 minutes. Connecting trains, on the other hand, take a little longer, completing the journey in slightly more than two hours. The major train service providers on this route are Deutsche Bahn, Railjet, and Meridian. Trains leave Munich Hauptbahnhof (main train station) and drop off commuters at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station). Once in Salzburg Hbf, passengers can easily access the city center via a taxi, take the S-Bahn (intercity trains) to various destinations around the city, or progress to Südtiroler Platz to catch a 15-minute bus ride to the town center.

 Travel from Munich to Salzburg by bus

Taking a bus is the most efficient way to travel from Munich to Salzburg for passengers who prioritize travel comfort and affordability. Commuters can choose from over 25 buses that operate on this route every day, with an assurance of catching a coach after every hour. Passengers traveling from Munich to Salzburg via bus depart from Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof München (ZOB), which is the central bus station in Munich, located next to Hackerbrücke station within Ludwigvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. The major bus companies that serve travelers here include Infobus, Flixbus, Semitimes, Nomago, and Union Ivkoni International. These providers mainly offer direct trips to the Austrian city, with just a few connecting coaches plying the route. Upon arrival, commuters alight at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof located along Lastenstrasse. Passengers can easily access the city center with a taxi ride or a 15-minute walk to explore the town. They can also board a bus on line 130 at the station next to Südtiroler Platz. Passenger opting for a bus to the town center will spend an average of seven minutes before being dropped off right in the heart of the city. There are also a couple of local trains that include line 25707 train, which commuters can utilize to explore the city once they exit Hbf coach station. A train from Hbf to the Salzburg city center takes passengers roughly 11 minutes.

How to get from Munich to Salzburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Munich to Salzburg, 95,13% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Munich to Salzburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Salzburg.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel to Salzburg from Munich including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Salzburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Salzburg:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€14) from Munich to Salzburg.

The fastest way from Munich to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 29 min.

There are alternative travel options to Salzburg that take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 50 min on average.

The Munich to Salzburg distance is around 71 miles (115 km).

The average frequency per day from Munich to Salzburg is:

  • 15 buses a day.
  • 18 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Salzburg from Munich as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Salzburg:

  • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Munich to Salzburg depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Salzburg, P+R Süd.
  • Most travelers board their train from Munich Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Munich to Salzburg:

  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Salzburg by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Munich to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, Meridian, BOB & BRB or Transdev GmbH for trains to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Munich to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).

Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 15 direct buses per day to take to Salzburg with FlixBus, Ourbus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • You can find 17 direct trains per day to Salzburg with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, Meridian, BOB & BRB or Transdev GmbH.

Direct services to Salzburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Munich to Salzburg? Many Omio customers who go from Munich to Salzburg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Vienna, Hallstatt, Prague or Innsbruck. If you're looking to explore Vienna, Hallstatt, Prague or Innsbruck from Salzburg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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