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Compare bus and train 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 $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 56m. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m 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 |
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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 Saarbrücken to Salzburg:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Salzburg costing on average $115 (€94).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
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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.
FlixBus12:00 PM9h30Saarbrücken9:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$361One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus12:00 PM9h30Saarbrücken9:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus12:00 PM9h30Saarbrücken9:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM13h45Saarbrücken6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM9h55Saarbrücken9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Salzburg:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Salzburg costing on average $115 (€94).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 36m.
- 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 bus and train 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, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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