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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $184.
Distance: 420 miles (677 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $184 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Hamburg costing on average $103.
A bus is $115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Hamburg costing on average $184.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
Bus takes on average 14h 4m.
Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74. The journey takes 9h 35m versus 8h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Hamburg
How to get from Salzburg to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 · ICE 15406:04 PM12h01Salzburg Hbf6:05 AMHamburg Hbf$471One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 1212 · ICE 1500 · 16340 · ICE 15406:04 PM12h01Salzburg Hbf6:05 AMHamburg Hbf$471One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- EW43446:15 AM1h15Salzburg Airport7:30 AMHamburg Airport$1361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:20 PM19h01Salzburg, P+R Süd6:21 PMHamburg Hbf$771One-way2 transfers - ICE 1002 · ICE 702+
790343:05 PM9h05Salzburg Hbf12:10 AMHamburg Hbf$1251One-way2 transfers - S 3 · ICE 1602 · RJ 178+790085:47 AM8h38Salzburg Hbf2:25 PMHamburg Hbf$1421One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain11:20 PM19h35Salzburg, P+R Süd6:55 PMHamburg Harburg$741One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrain11:20 PM19h48Salzburg, P+R Süd7:08 PMHamburg Hbf$741One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM20h40Salzburg, P+R Süd8:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$741One-way2 transfers
- EW72776:55 PM1h15Salzburg Airport8:10 PMHamburg Airport$1981One-way0 transfers
- EW4334 · EW70617:00 AM3h00Salzburg Airport10:00 AMHamburg Airport$2601One-way1 transfer
- EW4334 · EW90367:00 AM7h35Salzburg Airport2:35 PMHamburg Airport$2601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Hamburg costing on average $103.
A bus is $115 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Hamburg costing on average $184.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
Bus takes on average 14h 4m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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