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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Sonthofen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Sonthofen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Sonthofen:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Sonthofen costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Sonthofen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $29 (€24) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-14.77 (€-11.98). The journey takes 3h 51m versus 3h 11m 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 Sonthofen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Sonthofen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:20 PM7h25Salzburg5:45 AMSonthofen$341One-way0 transfers
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- 10:20 PM7h25Salzburg5:45 AMSonthofen$341One-way0 transfers
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- 10:20 PM7h25Salzburg5:45 AMSonthofen$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Sonthofen:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Sonthofen costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Sonthofen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Sonthofen 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 Sonthofen.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Oberstdorf, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, Union Ivkoni to go to Sonthofen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH to go to Sonthofen by train.
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