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Compare train and bus for Regensburg to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Regensburg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$52 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Regensburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Salzburg costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
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How to get from Regensburg to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Regensburg to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4855 · 27109 · 27973 · RJ 1136:51 AM3h08Regensburg Hbf9:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way3 transfers
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4855 · 27109 · 27973 · RJ 1136:51 AM3h08Regensburg Hbf9:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way3 transfers
Fastest
RJX 63+
798647:51 AM3h07Regensburg Hbf10:58 AMSalzburg Hbf$791One-way1 transfer
Other options
4857 · 27113 · 27977 · EC 1158:46 AM3h13Regensburg Hbf11:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way3 transfers
4859 · 27117 · 27981 · ICE 11710:46 AM3h13Regensburg Hbf1:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way3 transfers
4861 · 27121 · 27985 · ICE 11912:46 PM3h13Regensburg Hbf3:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Regensburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Salzburg costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Regensburg and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Regensburg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), agilis, Die Länderbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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