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Compare train, bus, and flight for Trier to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr854 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. 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 kr854, while a flight costs an average of kr5409.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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kr1496 Average price | kr5409 Average price | kr854 Average price Cheapest | kr506 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Salzburg:
A bus is kr641 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Salzburg costing on average kr1496.
A bus is kr4555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Salzburg costing on average kr5409.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
Tickets start at around kr1496 compared to roughly kr506 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-989.19. The journey takes 7h 44m versus 7h 14m 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 Trier to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trier to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:35 AM17h25Trier7:00 PMSalzburgkr4531One-way0 transfers
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1:35 AM17h25Trier7:00 PMSalzburgkr4531One-way0 transfers
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1:35 AM17h25Trier7:00 PMSalzburgkr4531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Salzburg:
A bus is kr641 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Salzburg costing on average kr1496.
A bus is kr4555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Salzburg costing on average kr5409.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 14m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trier and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Luxembourg Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Trier Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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