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Compare bus and train for Salzburg to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €95.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€95 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Saarbrücken:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Saarbrücken costing on average €95.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
Tickets start at around €95 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 6h 36m versus 6h 2m 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 Saarbrücken
How to get from Salzburg to Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:10 AM 9h50 Salzburg 12:00 PM Saarbrücken €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:10 AM 9h50 Salzburg 12:00 PM Saarbrücken €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:10 AM 9h50 Salzburg 12:00 PM Saarbrücken €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:50 PM 13h55 Salzburg 5:45 AM Saarbrücken €37 1 One-way 0 transfers6:45 AM 11h40 Salzburg 6:25 PM Saarbrücken €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Saarbrücken:
A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Saarbrücken costing on average €95.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 44m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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