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Compare bus and train for Salzburg to Schwangau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Schwangau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, while a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Schwangau:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Schwangau costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-6.16. The journey takes 3h 54m versus 2h 53m 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.
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How to get from Salzburg to Schwangau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Schwangau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 AM5h35Salzburg1:50 PMSchwangau€341One-way0 transfers
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8:15 AM5h35Salzburg1:50 PMSchwangau€341One-way0 transfers
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8:15 AM5h35Salzburg1:50 PMSchwangau€341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Schwangau:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Schwangau costing on average €42.
Other travel options to Schwangau take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 33m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Schwangau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Füssen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Schwangau, Colomanstraße (Schloss Neuschwanstein).
- Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Schwangau by train.
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