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Compare train, bus, and flight for Wiesbaden to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wiesbaden to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $554.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$120 Average price | $554 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 14m Average total duration 10h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wiesbaden to Salzburg:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wiesbaden to Salzburg costing on average $120.
A bus is $493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wiesbaden to Salzburg costing on average $554.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 11h 14m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-93.37. The journey takes 5h 56m versus 5h 55m 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 Wiesbaden to Salzburg
How to get from Wiesbaden to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wiesbaden to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM10h20Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof11:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM10h20Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof11:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH11089:10 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$4211One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 693+
79049+
250297:32 PM6h15Wiesbaden Hbf1:47 AMSalzburg Hbf$611One-way2 transfers
ICE 727+
79047+
250776:02 PM6h40Wiesbaden Hbf12:42 AMSalzburg Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
ICE 625+
79033+
2506512:02 PM6h44Wiesbaden Hbf6:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
LH11028:30 AM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport9:25 AMSalzburg Airport$4211One-way0 transfers
LH11065:05 PM0h55Frankfurt am Main Airport6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$4211One-way0 transfers
LH1977+
LH109 · LH11061:05 PM4h55Cologne Bonn Airport6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$4411One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wiesbaden to Salzburg:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wiesbaden to Salzburg costing on average $120.
A bus is $493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wiesbaden to Salzburg costing on average $554.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 11h 14m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wiesbaden and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Wiesbaden Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Wiesbaden, Busbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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