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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Munich:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Munich costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $29 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.16 (€-2.64). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 46m 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 Munich
How to get from Salzburg to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:20 PM2h10Salzburg, P+R Süd1:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:20 PM2h10Salzburg, P+R Süd1:30 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9666:39 PM1h37Salzburg Hbf8:16 PMMunich Ost$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 689:00 PM2h05Salzburg Hbf11:05 PMMunich Hbf$161One-way0 transfers- EC 2128:00 AM1h43Salzburg Hbf9:43 AMMunich Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
- RJ 12965:39 AM1h51Salzburg Hbf7:30 AMMunich Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:40 PM2h10Salzburg, P+R Süd11:50 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:35 PM2h10Salzburg, P+R Süd7:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$131One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:05 AM2h15Salzburg, P+R Süd8:20 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Munich:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Munich costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 14 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, ArdaTur, Darojković Promet, GoOpti to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Munich by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, ArdaTur, Darojković Promet, GoOpti.
- 24 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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