How to travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim

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Compare train for Salzburg to Crailsheim

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €35 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 €35, while a flight costs an average of €375.

Distance: 164 miles (265 km)

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€35

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€375

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€46

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€28

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

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30m

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3h 44m

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1h 44m

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5h 23m

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4h 53m

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3h 34m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Crailsheim:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Crailsheim costing on average €46.

A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Crailsheim costing on average €375.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Crailsheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 23m.

Bus takes on average 6h 58m.

Yes, you can take a train between Salzburg and Crailsheim.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Crailsheim among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-7.19. The journey takes 6h 28m versus 3h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Salzburg to Crailsheim

How to get from Salzburg to Crailsheim by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
    7:00 PM4h38
    Salzburg
    11:38 PMCrailsheim
    731One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
    7:00 PM4h38
    Salzburg
    11:38 PMCrailsheim
    731One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Transdev GmbH
    11:05 AM4h33
    Salzburg
    3:38 PMCrailsheim
    971One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Transdev GmbH
    1:05 PM4h33
    Salzburg
    5:38 PMCrailsheim
    971One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transdev GmbH
    3:05 PM4h33
    Salzburg
    7:38 PMCrailsheim
    971One-way
    2 transfers
  • Transdev GmbH
    5:05 PM4h35
    Salzburg
    9:40 PMCrailsheim
    971One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim

Travel to Crailsheim easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Crailsheim.

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You can travel between Salzburg and Crailsheim by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Crailsheim:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Crailsheim costing on average €46.

A bus is €340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Crailsheim costing on average €375.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 44m.

Other travel options to Crailsheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 23m.

Bus takes on average 6h 58m.

The distance from Salzburg to Crailsheim is approximately 164 miles (265 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Crailsheim is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Crailsheim:
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Wolpertshausen, Busparkplatz Regionalmarkt Hohenlohe.
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Crailsheim station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Crailsheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Crailsheim by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Crailsheim by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Crailsheim by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Crailsheim often also extend their vacation to go to Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Paris, Schwäbisch Hall, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Crailsheim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Crailsheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 1 to 2 days in Crailsheim is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy local dining, and experience the town's charming atmosphere.

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