How to travel from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Kaiserslautern

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $510.

Distance: 265 miles (428 km)

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$510

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$103

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$60

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$41

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3h 43m

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1h 43m

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6h 14m

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5h 44m

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30m

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10h 7m

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9h 37m

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6h 20m

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of $60.

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern:

A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern costing on average $103.

A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern costing on average $510.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 14m.

Bus takes on average 10h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Kaiserslautern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 37m sooner (1h 43m by flight vs 6h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $510 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern

How to get from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 510 · 4149+Bayerische Regiobahn79038
    5:05 PM6h22
    Salzburg Hbf
    11:27 PMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $401One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 510 · 4149+Bayerische Regiobahn79038
    5:05 PM6h22
    Salzburg Hbf
    11:27 PMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $401One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1109
    6:20 AM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    7:20 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 618 · S2+Bayerische Regiobahn79046
    9:07 PM9h51
    Salzburg Hbf
    6:58 AMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $481One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 514 · 4135+Bayerische Regiobahn79030
    1:05 PM6h19
    Salzburg Hbf
    7:24 PMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 590 · ICE 935+Bayerische Regiobahn79036
    4:05 PM6h38
    Salzburg Hbf
    10:43 PMKaiserslautern Hbf
    $571One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM13h45
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    1:05 PMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    $471One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 PM11h35
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    11:45 PMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 AM13h25
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    1:40 PMKaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof)
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7277 · EW2043
    7:55 AM7h00
    Salzburg Airport
    2:55 PMStuttgart Airport
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1103
    10:30 AM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    11:30 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $2891One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1105
    2:20 PM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    3:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $3311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern

Travel to Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Kaiserslautern including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern is a bus with an average price of $60.

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern:

A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern costing on average $103.

A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern costing on average $510.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Kaiserslautern take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 14m.

Bus takes on average 10h 7m.

The distance from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern is approximately 265 miles (428 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern is:
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Kaiserslautern Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Kaiserslautern, Guimaráes-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Kaiserslautern by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kaiserslautern by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Kaiserslautern by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Kaiserslautern often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Frankfurt am Main, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kaiserslautern and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kaiserslautern to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are typically sufficient to explore Kaiserslautern, allowing time to visit attractions like the Palatinate Forest, the Japanese Garden, and the Kaiserslautern Zoo.

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