How to travel from Nuremberg to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $24.

Distance: 145 miles (234 km)

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Driving

$74

Average price

$29

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Cheapest

$60

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 19m

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30m

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4h 30m

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4h 0m

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3h 25m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Salzburg:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Salzburg costing on average $74 (€60).

A bus is $603 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Salzburg costing on average $631 (€514).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

Flight takes on average 5h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nuremberg to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Nuremberg to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM4h30
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM4h30
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 521+Westbahn963
    8:16 AM3h05
    Nuremberg Hbf
    11:21 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 985 · RJ 113
    6:30 AM3h29
    Nuremberg Hbf
    9:59 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 781 · EC 115
    8:29 AM3h30
    Nuremberg Hbf
    11:59 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 983 · RJX 63
    7:29 AM3h29
    Nuremberg Hbf
    10:58 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM4h40
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 AM4h25
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:50 PM5h40
    Nürnberg, ZOB
    1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH143 · LH1106
    11:25 AM6h40
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    6:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    $8641One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH147 · LH1108
    6:30 PM4h05
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    10:35 PMSalzburg Airport
    $10341One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH149 · LH1102
    6:10 AM3h15
    Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    9:25 AMSalzburg Airport
    $12391One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Salzburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nuremberg and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nuremberg to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Nuremberg to Salzburg:

A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Salzburg costing on average $74 (€60).

A bus is $603 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Salzburg costing on average $631 (€514).

The fastest way to travel from Nuremberg to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 0m.

Flight takes on average 5h 26m.

The distance from Nuremberg to Salzburg is approximately 145 miles (234 km).
The average frequency per day from Nuremberg to Salzburg is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nuremberg and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nuremberg to Salzburg:
  • Buses mostly depart from Nürnberg, ZOB and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nuremberg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nuremberg to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, agilis, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nuremberg to Salzburg:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, ArdaTur.
Omio customers who travel from Nuremberg to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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