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Compare train and bus for Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF8 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF8, while a train costs an average of CHF23.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF23 Average price | CHF8 Average price Cheapest | CHF11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg:
A bus is CHF14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg costing on average CHF23.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
Tickets start at around CHF23 compared to roughly CHF11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-11.51. The journey takes 51m versus 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg
How to get from Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1139:11 AM0h48Prien am Chiemsee station9:59 AMSalzburg HbfCHF191One-way0 transfers
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RJ 1139:11 AM0h48Prien am Chiemsee station9:59 AMSalzburg HbfCHF191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
96512:38 PM0h43Prien am Chiemsee station1:21 PMSalzburg HbfCHF251One-way0 transfers
Other options
RE58:52 AM0h54Prien am Chiemsee station9:46 AMSalzburg HbfCHF221One-way0 transfers
RE59:52 AM0h54Prien am Chiemsee station10:46 AMSalzburg HbfCHF221One-way0 transfers
RE511:52 AM0h54Prien am Chiemsee station12:46 PMSalzburg HbfCHF221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg:
A bus is CHF14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prien am Chiemsee to Salzburg costing on average CHF23.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prien am Chiemsee and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prien am Chiemsee station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bernau am Chiemsee., Rasthausstraße and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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