How to travel from Salzburg to Munich

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Travel Information to Munich from Salzburg

distanceDistance71 miles (115 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$11 - $20
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $11 (€10) • 2 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $20 (€18) • 1 h 33 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 71 miles (115 km) by train or bus between Salzburg and Munich. 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.

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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.

FlixBus
08:45AM2h15
Salzburg
11:00AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$191One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:20PM2h10
Salzburg
01:30AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$161One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Westbahn
08:39AM1h21
Salzburg Hbf
10:00AMMunich Ost
$441One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
08:00AM1h41
Salzburg Hbf
09:41AMMunich Hbf
$191One-way
0 transfers
Bayerische Regiobahn
09:05AM2h01
Salzburg Hbf
11:06AMMunich Hbf
$381One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:00AM1h33
Salzburg Hbf
10:33AMMunich Hbf
$391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:45AM2h50
Salzburg
11:35AMMünchen, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:50PM2h15
Salzburg
07:05PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:05AM2h15
Salzburg
08:20AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
$171One-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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Deutsche Bahn
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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Salzburg to Munich

You can travel by train or bus for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.

Salzburg to Munich travel information with Westbahn:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 34 min
  • Cheapest Price: $22
  • Westbahn frequency: 3 a day

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

Travel information from Salzburg to Munich with BlaBlaCar Bus:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: $12

FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Munich

FAQs: 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

You can get from Salzburg to Munich 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Munich from Salzburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10).

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

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Munich costing on average $20 (€18).

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

There are alternative travel options to Munich that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 5 min of travel time.

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

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Munich is:

  • 7 buses per day.
  • 13 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip 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 when traveling from Salzburg to Munich:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Salzburg, Lastenstraße (Hbf) to Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
  • Most travelers board their train 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 take a bus from Salzburg to Munich with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Infobus, Arda Tur, BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurolines Deutschland. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with FlixBus from Salzburg to Munich.
  • You can travel from Salzburg to Munich by train with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB | Euro City (EC). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $17 (€15) with Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Munich.

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

  • You can check for a direct bus to Munich with FlixBus or Ourbus with 7 direct buses per day.
  • You'll find 13 direct trains a day to Munich with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB | Euro City (EC).

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 route.

Many of our customers traveling from Salzburg to Munich don't make Munich their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Munich are Paris, Berlin, Vienna, Prague or Zurich, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Munich to any of these top destinations today!
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