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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $202.
Distance: 496 miles (799 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$222 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $616 Average price | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 17m Average total duration 14h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Salzburg:
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Salzburg costing on average $222 (€180).
A bus is $513 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Salzburg costing on average $616 (€499).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Salzburg
How to get from Paris to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 AM17h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:30 PMSalzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße$1131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
12:30 AM17h00Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:30 PMSalzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße$1131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1041 · LH11086:45 PM3h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:55 PMSalzburg Airport$6411One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 119+
TGV 95716:41 AM9h18Paris Gare de l'Est3:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$2051One-way1 transfer
ICE 563+
79021+
TGV 95716:41 AM8h05Paris Gare de l'Est2:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$2141One-way2 transfers
ICE 9579 · ICE 1015+
79569 · 790015:53 PM12h40Paris Gare de l'Est6:33 AMSalzburg Hbf$2141One-way3 transfers
FlixBus4:40 PM13h30Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM16h40Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM17h35Paris, Porte Maillot6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1491One-way1 transfer
OS364+
RJ 650+
EC 4623:55 PM10h12Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf$2771One-way2 transfers
TO4380+
IC 64610:10 AM6h39Paris Orly Airport4:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$2851One-way1 transfer
TO4380+
IC 64810:10 AM7h39Paris Orly Airport5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$2851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Salzburg:
A bus is $119 (€96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Salzburg costing on average $222 (€180).
A bus is $513 (€415) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Salzburg costing on average $616 (€499).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Transavia France, Eurowings, Air France to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct flights per day with Air France.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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