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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, while a flight costs an average of €364.
Distance: 444 miles (715 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€120 Average price | €364 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest | €82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 56m Average total duration 15h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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 Salzburg to Brussels:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Brussels costing on average €120.
A bus is €295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Brussels costing on average €364.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 15h 56m.
Tickets start at around €120 compared to roughly €82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-37.83. The journey takes 9h 1m versus 9h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Brussels
How to get from Salzburg to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM17h10Salzburg, P+R Süd1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€651One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM17h10Salzburg, P+R Süd1:45 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€651One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1103+
LH557410:20 AM3h20Salzburg Airport1:40 PMBrussels Airport€6671One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 612 · IC 2047 · ICE 314+
790045:05 AM10h30Salzburg Hbf3:35 PMBrussels-Midi€911One-way3 transfers
ICE 118 · ICE 1012:00 PM9h35Salzburg Hbf9:35 PMBrussels-Midi€1401One-way1 transfer
ICE 518 · ICE 2012 · ICE 12+
790209:05 AM10h30Salzburg Hbf7:35 PMBrussels-Midi€1511One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM19h10Salzburg, P+R Süd7:20 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM16h15Salzburg, P+R Süd1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€761One-way1 transfer
HV6592+
93982:40 PM8h26Salzburg Airport11:06 PMBrussels-Midi€2111One-way1 transfer
HV6592+
93822:40 PM5h26Salzburg Airport8:06 PMBrussels-Midi€2661One-way1 transfer
HV6592+
93882:40 PM6h26Salzburg Airport9:06 PMBrussels-Midi€2661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Brussels:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Brussels costing on average €120.
A bus is €295 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Brussels costing on average €364.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 31m.
Bus takes on average 15h 56m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Transavia France, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, British Airways to go to Brussels by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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