How to travel from Salzburg to Kempten

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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 train, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. 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 train costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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from Salzburg to Kempten

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

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

  • FlixBus
    6:45 AM6h30
    Salzburg
    1:15 PMKempten
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    6:45 AM6h30
    Salzburg
    1:15 PMKempten
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:15 AM6h00
    Salzburg
    1:15 PMKempten
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Kempten

Travel to Kempten 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 Kempten.

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There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Kempten including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Kempten is a train with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A train is $0.85 (€0.69) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Kempten costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Kempten is by train with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Kempten take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 54m.

The distance from Salzburg to Kempten is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Kempten is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Kempten:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Kempten, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Kempten by bus.
  • Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Westbahn to go to Kempten by train.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Kempten often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Füssen, Paris, Memmingen, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kempten and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kempten 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 generally sufficient to explore Kempten (Allgäu), allowing time to visit its historical sites, enjoy local cuisine, and experience the scenic beauty of the Allgäu region.

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