How to travel from Paris to Salzburg

International travel from Paris, France to Salzburg, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Austria if coming from France?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Salzburg if traveling from Paris?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Salzburg, Austria due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Austria must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Paris and Salzburg.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Paris, France from Salzburg, Austria?

Reentering France is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Paris from Salzburg?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to France must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Paris from Salzburg here.

There are 3 travel options from Paris to Salzburg: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Salzburg is by taking a flight with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options to Salzburg:

Taking a flight is about $67 (€58) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $69 (€60) for this journey.

A flight is generally $116 (€101) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $119 (€103) from Paris to Salzburg.

The fastest way to get to Salzburg from Paris is by flight with an average travel time of 5 h 45 min.

Other travel options to Salzburg can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 18 h 10 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Salzburg by train can take on average 11 h 15 min.

The distance is approximately 495 miles (798 km) from Paris to Salzburg.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Salzburg is:

• 1 bus per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

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

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

• Most travelers board their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Salzburg, Hbf Bahnsteig.
• Most travelers catch their flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can take you to Salzburg by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Paris to Salzburg for $69 (€60).
• ÖBB | Nightjet can take you to Salzburg by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB | Nightjet from Paris to Salzburg for $119 (€103).

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by bus with Flixbus with 1 direct bus per day.
• You can travel directly by train with with 1 direct train per day.

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

Before traveling from Paris to Salzburg, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route is costing $69 (€60) one way on average.
• A plane ticket for this trip is costing $2 (€2) one way on average.
• A train ticket costs $119 (€103) one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Paris to Salzburg tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.