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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Kempten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Kempten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Kempten
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Kempten, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Kempten:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kempten costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Kempten take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $24 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$43 (-€36). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 3h 14m 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.
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How to get from Salzburg to Kempten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Kempten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 AM3h41Salzburg1:41 PMKempten$781One-way1 transfer
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10:00 AM3h41Salzburg1:41 PMKempten$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
10:00 AM3h41Salzburg1:41 PMKempten$781One-way1 transfer
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12:00 PM3h41Salzburg3:41 PMKempten$781One-way1 transfer
2:00 PM3h41Salzburg5:41 PMKempten$781One-way1 transfer
10:39 AM4h43Salzburg3:22 PMKempten$1131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Kempten:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kempten costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Kempten take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Kempten as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Kempten, Kotterner Straße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kempten by bus.
- Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Kempten by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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