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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Salzburg:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Salzburg costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (6h 21m by train vs 6h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Saarbrücken to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:10 PM 10h50 Saarbrücken 9:00 AM Salzburg $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:10 PM 10h50 Saarbrücken 9:00 AM Salzburg $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:00 AM 9h30 Saarbrücken 8:30 PM Salzburg $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:10 PM 10h30 Saarbrücken 7:40 AM Salzburg $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Salzburg:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Salzburg costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 4m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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