How to travel from Passau to Salzburg

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Compare bus and train for Passau to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 56 miles (91 km)

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$35

Average price

$18

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Cheapest

$24

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 45m

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2h 15m

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2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

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1h 55m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Passau to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Salzburg costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Passau to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Passau and Salzburg including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Passau to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Passau to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM2h15
    Passau, Hauptbahnhof
    9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:05 PM2h15
    Passau, Hauptbahnhof
    9:20 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1225+ÖBB | InterCityIC 742
    5:42 PM2h07
    Passau Hbf
    7:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | RegionalzugR 50+ÖBBD 14512
    11:40 AM2h51
    Passau Hbf
    2:31 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $311One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1229+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 446
    9:42 PM4h07
    Passau Hbf
    1:49 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBB | RegionalzugR 50 · R 51+ÖBB | InterCityIC 548
    9:36 AM3h13
    Passau Hbf
    12:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $501One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Passau 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 Passau to Salzburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Passau and Salzburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Passau to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau to Salzburg costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Passau to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 19m.

The distance from Passau to Salzburg is approximately 56 miles (91 km).
The average frequency per day from Passau to Salzburg is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Passau to Salzburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Passau Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Passau, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Passau to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Passau to Salzburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Passau 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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