How to travel from Salzburg to Hamburg

Travel between Salzburg, Austria and Hamburg, Germany is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Austria enter Germany?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Hamburg from Salzburg?

Conditions of entry into Germany:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Hamburg, Germany?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Germany has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 5/21/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Salzburg to Hamburg.

The restriction level for your return to Salzburg, Austria from Germany is: Fully open.

Is my journey back to Salzburg from Hamburg restricted?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Salzburg from Hamburg?

Conditions of reentry into Austria:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Salzburg, Austria?

You should observe these safety measures in Austria as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Austria was last checked on 5/16/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Salzburg from Hamburg closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel from Salzburg to Hamburg 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Hamburg is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Hamburg:

A train is $27 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Hamburg costing on average $47 (€42).

A train is $52 (€47) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Hamburg costing on average $72 (€65).

The quickest way to travel between Salzburg and Hamburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 14 h 25 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 7 h 39 min   of travel time.

The distance from Salzburg to Hamburg is approximately 419 miles (676 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Hamburg is:

• Around 16 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Salzburg to Hamburg:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Salzburg, PR Süd and arrive in Hamburg, Bahnsteig Gleis 13 + 14.
• Most travelers who purchase a plane ticket from Salzburg to Hamburg depart from Salzburg Airport to Hamburg Airport.
• Most travelers take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Hamburg by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Salzburg to Hamburg tickets on Omio for $47 (€42).
• Eurowings Europe can get you to Hamburg by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Eurowings Europe from Salzburg to Hamburg for $72 (€65) on Omio.
• Deutsche Bahn can get you to Hamburg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Hamburg for $20 (€18) on Omio.

Before traveling from Salzburg to Hamburg, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $47 (€42) one way.
• A plane ticket for this journey is costing $72 (€65) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $20 (€18) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Salzburg to Hamburg tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.