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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 €47. 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 €47, and a flight costs an average of €120.
Distance: 496 miles (799 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€191 Average price | €78 Average price Cheapest | €651 Average price |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Salzburg.

There are 3 ways to get from Paris to Salzburg: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€36).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Salzburg:
Taking a bus costs $104 (€94) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $144 (€130).
A bus is $32 (€29) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Paris to Salzburg costing on average $72 (€65).
The quickest way to travel between Paris and Salzburg is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 13 h 30 min.
Train takes on average 7 h 41 min.
Salzburg is approximately 495 miles (798 km) away from Paris.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Salzburg is:
- 5 buses per day.
- 10 flights a day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Salzburg from Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Salzburg:
- Buses from Paris to Salzburg most often leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Salzburg:
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Paris to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $40 (€36).
- Lufthansa, Eurowings or Air France can get you to Salzburg by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings from Paris to Salzburg for $144 (€130) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet or TGV INOUI for trains to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ÖBB Nightjet Paris to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $72 (€65).
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Salzburg with FlixBus.
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 journey.
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