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Travel Information between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main

distanceDistance254 miles (409 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$23 - $201
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $23 (€20) • 5 h 4 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $201 (€174) • 55 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 254 miles (409 km) by bus, train or flight to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.

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from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
11:45AM10h45
Salzburg
10:30PMFrankfurt am Main
$451One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
08:55PM9h35
Salzburg
06:30AMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$431One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Lufthansa Cityline
10:40AM1h05
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
11:45AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$5641One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
08:00AM5h42
Salzburg Hbf
01:42PMFrankfurt South station
$1301One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:05AM5h59
Salzburg Hbf
03:04PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1391One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:05AM6h15
Salzburg Hbf
03:20PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$1391One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:50AM8h55
Salzburg
01:45PMFrankfurt am Main
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:05AM10h20
Salzburg
04:25PMFrankfurt, Flughafen Terminal 2
$571One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:05AM10h45
Salzburg
04:50PMFrankfurt am Main
$581One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
02:55PM1h05
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
04:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$5641One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa Cityline
06:50PM1h05
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
07:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$5641One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
06:15AM1h05
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
07:20AMFrankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
$5641One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Travel on Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and ÖBB travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

        FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

        FAQs: Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.
        FAQs

        There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:

        A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $36 (€31).

        A train is $178 (€154) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $201 (€174).

        The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.

        Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

        Getting to Frankfurt am Main by bus takes 7 h 55 min on average.

        Train takes 5 h 4 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 254 miles (409 km) between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main.

        The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is:

        • 6 buses a day.
        • Around 13 trains per day.

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

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
        • Flights mostly leave from Salzburg Airport and tend to arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.

        The following travel companies offer services from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main:

        • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus or BlaBlaCar to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $36 (€31).
        • Travel with Lufthansa or Lufthansa Cityline (2) for flights to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Lufthansa Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $201 (€174).
        • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $44 (€38).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

        • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
        • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) with 3 direct trains per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.

        Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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