How to travel from Salzburg to Flensburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Flensburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Flensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, while a flight costs an average of $552.

Distance: 507 miles (816 km)

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$552

Average price

$118

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Cheapest

$121

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$29

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4h 15m

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2h 15m

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16h 45m

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16h 15m

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30m

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10h 24m

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9h 54m

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11h 47m

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Flensburg is a bus with an average price of $118.

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

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Flensburg costing on average $121.

A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Flensburg costing on average $552.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Flensburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 24m.

Bus takes on average 16h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Flensburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Flensburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 32m sooner (2h 15m by flight vs 11h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $552 compared to roughly $29 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Salzburg to Flensburg

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

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 210 · ICE 788 · 11178
    10:00 AM10h41
    Salzburg Hbf
    8:41 PMFlensburg station
    $2761One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 210 · ICE 788 · 11178
    10:00 AM10h41
    Salzburg Hbf
    8:41 PMFlensburg station
    $2761One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 210 · ICE 788 · 11178
    10:00 AM10h41
    Salzburg Hbf
    8:41 PMFlensburg station
    $2761One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 212 · ICE 880 · 11174
    8:00 AM10h41
    Salzburg Hbf
    6:41 PMFlensburg station
    $2761One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ICE 680 · 11176
    9:00 AM10h41
    Salzburg Hbf
    7:41 PMFlensburg station
    $2761One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ICE 588 · 11180+metronom81632
    11:00 AM10h41
    Salzburg Hbf
    9:41 PMFlensburg station
    $2761One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Flensburg

Travel to Flensburg 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 Flensburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Flensburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Flensburg is a bus with an average price of $118.

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

A bus is $3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Flensburg costing on average $121.

A bus is $434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Flensburg costing on average $552.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Flensburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 24m.

Bus takes on average 16h 45m.

The distance from Salzburg to Flensburg is approximately 507 miles (816 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Flensburg is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Flensburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Flensburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Flensburg station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Flensburg, Bahnhof.
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Flensburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Flensburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Flensburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Flensburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Flensburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Flensburg often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Prague, Kiel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Flensburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Flensburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Flensburg, two to three days are recommended to explore its historic old town, maritime museums, and enjoy the vibrant harbor scene.

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