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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł218 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł218, while a train costs an average of zł283.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł283 Average price | zł218 Average price Cheapest | zł174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Heilbronn:
A bus is zł65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Heilbronn costing on average zł283.
A bus is zł1569 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Heilbronn costing on average zł1788.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Tickets start at around zł218 compared to roughly zł174 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-44.75. The journey takes 7h 24m versus 5h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Salzburg to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:05 AM8h05Salzburg1:10 PMHeilbronnzł1701One-way0 transfers
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- 5:05 AM8h05Salzburg1:10 PMHeilbronnzł1701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:05 AM8h05Salzburg1:10 PMHeilbronnzł1701One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:10 AM9h20Salzburg7:30 PMHeilbronnzł1831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Heilbronn:
A bus is zł65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Heilbronn costing on average zł283.
A bus is zł1569 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Heilbronn costing on average zł1788.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Heilbronn as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Heilbronn by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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