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Compare train for Salzburg to Crailsheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Crailsheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 168 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. 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 zł 168, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,768.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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zł 220 Average price | zł 1,768 Average price | zł 168 Average price Cheapest | zł 134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Crailsheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Crailsheim:
A bus is zł 52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Crailsheim costing on average zł 220.
A bus is zł 1,601 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Crailsheim costing on average zł 1,768.
Other travel options to Crailsheim take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Tickets start at around zł 220 compared to roughly zł 134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 85. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 3h 34m 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 Crailsheim
How to get from Salzburg to Crailsheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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7:00 PM 4h38 Salzburg 11:38 PM Crailsheim zł 344 1 One-way 2 transfers
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7:00 PM 4h38 Salzburg 11:38 PM Crailsheim zł 344 1 One-way 2 transfers
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7:08 AM 4h30 Salzburg 11:38 AM Crailsheim zł 481 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options

5:05 AM 4h33 Salzburg 9:38 AM Crailsheim zł 457 1 One-way 2 transfers
11:05 AM 4h33 Salzburg 3:38 PM Crailsheim zł 457 1 One-way 2 transfers
1:05 PM 4h33 Salzburg 5:38 PM Crailsheim zł 457 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Crailsheim:
A bus is zł 52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Crailsheim costing on average zł 220.
A bus is zł 1,601 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Crailsheim costing on average zł 1,768.
Other travel options to Crailsheim take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Crailsheim as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Crailsheim station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Wolpertshausen, Busparkplatz Regionalmarkt Hohenlohe.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Crailsheim by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Crailsheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Crailsheim by train.
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