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Compare train, bus, and flight for Strasbourg to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 €45, while a flight costs an average of €787.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€95 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €787 Average price | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Strasbourg to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Strasbourg to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Salzburg:
A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Salzburg costing on average €95.
A bus is €743 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Salzburg costing on average €787.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
Tickets start at around €95 compared to roughly €87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€7. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 5h 47m 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 Strasbourg to Salzburg
How to get from Strasbourg to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:50 PM 7h20 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:50 PM 7h20 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
87429 · ICE 370 · ICE 567 · RJX 26112:53 PM 6h05 Strasbourg station 6:58 PM Salzburg Hbf €61 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 619+
7900912:06 AM 9h40 Strasbourg station 9:46 AM Salzburg Hbf €51 1 One-way 3 transfers
9573+
96912:44 PM 6h37 Strasbourg station 7:21 PM Salzburg Hbf €57 1 One-way 1 transfer
87463 · IC 60402 · ICE 699 · ICE 69912:06 AM 9h40 Strasbourg station 9:46 AM Salzburg Hbf €61 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 PM 9h05 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 1:30 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 AM 10h25 Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile 1:10 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd €36 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA763+
BA26248:40 PM 15h40 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 12:20 PM Salzburg Airport €491 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Salzburg:
A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Salzburg costing on average €95.
A bus is €743 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Salzburg costing on average €787.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Strasbourg Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Volotea to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
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