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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 prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€90 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Salzburg:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Saarbrücken to Salzburg costing on average $36 (€28).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 5 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.
- 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, Süwex to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with Ourbus.
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