How to travel from Salzburg to Munich

There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Munich including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Munich is a bus with an average price of $16.

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

A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Munich costing on average $31.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Munich is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 57m.

The distance from Salzburg to Munich is approximately 72 miles (116 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Munich is:

• Around 20 trains per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Munich 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 Munich:

• Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Munich Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Darojković Promet, Regionalverkehr Oberbayern GmbH (RVO), Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Munich by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB to go to Munich by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Munich with the following travel companies:

• 16 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur, Darojković Promet.
• 18 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Meridian, BOB & BRB.

Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Zurich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.

To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.