How to travel from Salzburg to Osnabrück

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Osnabrück

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Osnabrück among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr603 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr603, while a flight costs an average of kr4227.

Distance: 380 miles (612 km)

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Driving

kr4227

Average price

kr1138

Average price

kr603

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Cheapest

kr167

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 27m

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2h 0m

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8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

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30m

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14h 43m

Average total duration

14h 13m

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30m

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8h 34m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

1.8 - 3.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of kr603.

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

A bus is kr535 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Osnabrück costing on average kr1138.

A bus is kr3624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Osnabrück costing on average kr4227.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Osnabrück is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 41m.

Bus takes on average 14h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Osnabrück including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Osnabrück among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 6h 7m sooner (2h 27m by flight vs 8h 34m by car). Tickets start at around kr4227 compared to roughly kr167 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Salzburg to Osnabrück

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM16h00
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    8:55 AMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    kr3861One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM16h00
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    8:55 AMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    kr3861One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW4338
    9:25 PM1h10
    Salzburg Airport
    10:35 PMDusseldorf Airport
    kr17111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn27978 · ICE 514+Bayerische Regiobahn79030
    1:08 PM9h13
    Salzburg Hbf
    10:21 PMOsnabrück Hbf
    kr5811One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 514+Bayerische Regiobahn79030
    1:05 PM9h16
    Salzburg Hbf
    10:21 PMOsnabrück Hbf
    kr5811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 60 · ICE 1284 · ICE 742
    1:00 PM8h05
    Salzburg Hbf
    9:05 PMOsnabrück Hbf
    kr8431One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 PM18h50
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    6:10 PMOsnabrück, Hauptbahnhof
    kr3861One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    6:20 PM16h53
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    11:13 AMOsnabrück Hbf
    kr3971One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:15 AM18h58
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    7:13 PMOsnabrück Hbf
    kr4091One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW8343+SmartwingsEW7
    4:05 PM3h15
    Salzburg Airport
    7:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    kr13521One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW8343+SmartwingsEW9
    4:05 PM5h45
    Salzburg Airport
    9:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    kr13521One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1103 · LH74
    10:10 AM4h15
    Salzburg Airport
    2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    kr26081One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Osnabrück

Travel to Osnabrück 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 Osnabrück.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Osnabrück including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Osnabrück is a bus with an average price of kr603.

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

A bus is kr535 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Osnabrück costing on average kr1138.

A bus is kr3624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Osnabrück costing on average kr4227.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Osnabrück is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Osnabrück take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 41m.

Bus takes on average 14h 43m.

The distance from Salzburg to Osnabrück is approximately 380 miles (612 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Osnabrück is:
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Osnabrück as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Osnabrück:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Osnabrück, Hauptbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Osnabrück Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Osnabrück, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Osnabrück by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Osnabrück by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Osnabrück by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Osnabrück:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Osnabrück often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, Hamburg, Münster. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Osnabrück and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Osnabrück to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Osnabrück, two to three days are generally sufficient to visit key attractions such as the Osnabrück Castle, the Felix Nussbaum Haus, and the historic Old Town.

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