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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Berchtesgaden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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There are 2 travel options from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Berchtesgaden from Salzburg is by taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden costing on average $1 (€1).
The quickest way to travel to Berchtesgaden from Salzburg is by bus, which takes on average 34 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Train takes 59 min on average.
Berchtesgaden is approximately 11 miles (18 km) away from Salzburg.
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden:
The following travel companies offer services from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden:
- ÖBB, Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn or Österreichische Bundesbahnen can take you to Berchtesgaden by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden for $11 (€10).
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Regionalverkehr Oberbayern GmbH (RVO) 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Berchtesgaden as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Salzburg and Berchtesgaden.
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