How to travel from Salzburg to Tübingen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Tübingen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Tübingen 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 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $91.

Distance: 190 miles (307 km)

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$91

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$43

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$41

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4h 33m

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6h 35m

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The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Tübingen is a bus with an average price of $37.

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

A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Tübingen costing on average $49.

A bus is $246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Tübingen costing on average $283.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Tübingen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 21m.

Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 44m.

Flight takes on average 6h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Tübingen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Tübingen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-7.25. The journey takes 4h 51m versus 4h 0m 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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from Salzburg to Tübingen

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM6h35
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    8:35 PMTübingen, Hauptbahnhof
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM6h35
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    8:35 PMTübingen, Hauptbahnhof
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ICE 566 · 16056 · 19223
    9:00 AM4h53
    Salzburg Hbf
    1:53 PMTübingen Hbf
    $621One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 212 · ICE 918 · 19317
    8:00 AM5h22
    Salzburg Hbf
    1:22 PMTübingen Hbf
    $571One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ICE 566 · 19387
    9:00 AM4h59
    Salzburg Hbf
    1:59 PMTübingen Hbf
    $751One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM7h15
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    4:00 PMTübingen, Hauptbahnhof
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:00 AM7h20
    Salzburg, P+R Süd
    12:20 PMTübingen, Hauptbahnhof
    $811One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7277 · EW2043
    7:55 AM7h00
    Salzburg Airport
    2:55 PMStuttgart Airport
    $5131One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1109 · LH96 · LH2146
    6:20 AM6h05
    Salzburg Airport
    12:25 PMStuttgart Airport
    $6631One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1105 · LH122 · LH2152
    2:20 PM8h25
    Salzburg Airport
    10:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    $6631One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Tübingen

Travel to Tübingen 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 Tübingen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Tübingen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Tübingen is a bus with an average price of $43.

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

A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Tübingen costing on average $91.

A bus is $577 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Tübingen costing on average $621.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Tübingen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Tübingen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 3m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Salzburg to Tübingen is approximately 190 miles (307 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Tübingen is:
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Tübingen 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 Tübingen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Liefering and arrive in Tübingen Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Althengstett, Bahnstraße (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Tübingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Regionalverkehr Oberbayern GmbH (RVO), Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Tübingen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Tübingen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Tübingen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Tübingen often also extend their vacation to go to Stuttgart, Paris, Munich, Zurich, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tübingen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tübingen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Tübingen, allowing time to visit the historic old town, enjoy a boat ride on the Neckar River, and explore nearby attractions like Hohentübingen Castle and the university's botanical garden.

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