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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Augsburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Augsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Augsburg:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Augsburg costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $13 (€11) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Augsburg
How to get from Salzburg to Augsburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Augsburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 1296 · ICE 20905:39 AM2h35Salzburg Hbf8:14 AMAugsburg Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJ 1296 · ICE 20905:39 AM2h35Salzburg Hbf8:14 AMAugsburg Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 1162:00 PM2h14Salzburg Hbf4:14 PMAugsburg Hbf$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 612+
790045:05 AM2h54Salzburg Hbf7:59 AMAugsburg Hbf$221One-way1 transfer - ICE 690+790106:05 AM3h10Salzburg Hbf9:15 AMAugsburg Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 610+790147:04 AM2h55Salzburg Hbf9:59 AMAugsburg Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:05 AM4h05Salzburg, P+R Süd10:10 AMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$261One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:50 AM3h30Salzburg, P+R Süd8:20 AMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM3h50Salzburg, P+R Süd5:50 PMAugsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Augsburg:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Augsburg costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Augsburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Augsburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Augsburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North).
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Augsburg by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Darojković Promet, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Augsburg by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with Infobus, Darojković Promet, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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