You can get from Salzburg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
To get from Salzburg to Hamburg on Jan 31 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 419 miles (676 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $51 - $91 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $51 (€45) • 8 h 23 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $91 (€80) • 1 h 20 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, bringer air cargo taxi or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 419 miles (676 km) to Hamburg from Salzburg. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $51 (€45). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus, bringer air cargo taxi or Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Salzburg to Hamburg.
Travel from Salzburg, Austria to Hamburg, Germany is: Unrestricted.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.
The government of Germany has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 1/24/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip between Salzburg and Hamburg closer to your planned date of departure here.
The current restriction level for returning to Salzburg, Austria from Germany is: Unrestricted.
Reentering Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
All travelers returning to Austria must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 1/9/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Salzburg from Hamburg here.
You can travel to Hamburg from Salzburg 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Hamburg is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $51 (€45) compared to other travel options to Hamburg:
Taking a train is usually $2 (€2) less than taking a bus to Hamburg, which costs on average $54 (€47) for the same trip.
Taking a train is about $40 (€35) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $91 (€80) for this journey.
The fastest way from Salzburg to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Hamburg that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Hamburg by bus can take on average 14 h 30 min.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 8 h 23 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 419 miles (676 km) from Salzburg to Hamburg.
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Hamburg is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Hamburg from Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, ferry, 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:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Salzburg to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Hamburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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:
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.
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