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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 prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 321 miles (517 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$140 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration Fastest 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration 12h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 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 $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Salzburg costing on average $140 (€113).
A bus is $307 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Salzburg costing on average $367 (€296).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
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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 AM13h10Trier2:45 PMSalzburg$661One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:35 AM13h10Trier2:45 PMSalzburg$661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:40 PM10h50Trier12:30 AMSalzburg$671One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Trier to Salzburg:
A bus is $81 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trier to Salzburg costing on average $140 (€113).
A bus is $307 (€248) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trier to Salzburg costing on average $367 (€296).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 35m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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 Deutsche Bahn, Süwex to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
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