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Compare train for Salzburg to Mayrhofen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Mayrhofen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€56 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Mayrhofen
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Mayrhofen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Mayrhofen:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Mayrhofen costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Mayrhofen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€19. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 7m 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 Mayrhofen
How to get from Salzburg to Mayrhofen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Mayrhofen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM 9h30 Salzburg, P+R Süd 8:50 AM Jenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM 9h30 Salzburg, P+R Süd 8:50 AM Jenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof) €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 160 · CJX 1+
R 1419:56 AM 3h03 Salzburg Hbf 12:59 PM Mayrhofen im Zillertal €57 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
EN 40462+
RJX19969+
R 1192:30 AM 4h50 Salzburg Hbf 7:20 AM Mayrhofen im Zillertal €41 1 One-way 2 transfers
RE5+
NJ 40491+
R 1276:05 AM 3h24 Salzburg Hbf 9:29 AM Mayrhofen im Zillertal €51 1 One-way 2 transfers
RJX19960+
R 1378:56 AM 3h03 Salzburg Hbf 11:59 AM Mayrhofen im Zillertal €57 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM 8h35 Salzburg, P+R Süd 8:50 AM Jenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof) €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Mayrhofen:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Mayrhofen costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Mayrhofen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Mayrhofen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Mayrhofen im Zillertal.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Jenbach, Austraße (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mayrhofen by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Mayrhofen by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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