How to travel from Salzburg to Munich

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Travel Information between Salzburg and Munich

Distance71 miles (115 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$10 - $16
Cheapest modeBus • $10 (€9) • 1 h 50 min
Fastest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 1 h 33 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 71 miles (115 km) to Munich from Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Salzburg to Munich.

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from Salzburg to Munich

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM2h15
Salzburg, P+R Süd
11:30AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
06:05AM2h15
Salzburg, P+R Süd
08:20AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnRJX 260
09:00AM1h24
Salzburg Hbf
10:24AMMunich Ost
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 60407
08:33AM2h08
Salzburg Hbf
10:41AMMunich Hbf
$271One-way
0 transfers
Bayerische RegiobahnBRB 79020
09:05AM2h01
Salzburg Hbf
11:06AMMunich Hbf
$441One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnRB 27970+Bayerische RegiobahnBRB 79020
09:08AM1h58
Salzburg Hbf
11:06AMMunich Hbf
$441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h15
Salzburg, P+R Süd
11:00AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h50
Salzburg, P+R Süd
11:35AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h10
Salzburg, P+R Süd
01:10PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$201One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Salzburg to Munich

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Munich, 95,90% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Salzburg to Munich and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel to Munich from Salzburg including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Munich from Salzburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $10 (€9).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Salzburg to Munich:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Munich costing on average $16 (€14).

The fastest way to get to Munich from Salzburg is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 33 min.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Bus takes on average 1 h 50 min.

The Salzburg to Munich distance is around 71 miles (115 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Munich is:

  • 14 buses per day.
  • 22 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Salzburg to Munich as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Munich:

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

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Salzburg to Munich:

  • You can go to Munich from Salzburg by bus with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $10 (€9) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Salzburg to Munich on Omio.
  • You can go to Munich from Salzburg by train with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, ÖBB | Railjet or Transdev GmbH. You'll see cheap train tickets for $16 (€14) with Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Munich on Omio.

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

  • You'll find 13 direct buses a day to Munich with FlixBus, Ourbus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Munich with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet or Transdev GmbH with 18 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Munich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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