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Compare train, bus, and flight for Würzburg to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč1063 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. 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 train costs an average of Kč1063, while a bus costs an average of Kč1095.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč1063 Average price Cheapest | Kč1095 Average price | Kč426 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Würzburg to Salzburg:
A train is Kč32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average Kč1095.
A train is Kč4555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average Kč5618.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
Tickets start at around Kč1063 compared to roughly Kč426 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč-637.36. The journey takes 4h 36m versus 4h 36m 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 Würzburg to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Würzburg to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 AM8h25Würzburg12:10 PMSalzburgKč6771One-way0 transfers
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3:45 AM8h25Würzburg12:10 PMSalzburgKč6771One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:55 AM8h15Würzburg12:10 PMSalzburgKč16941One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:45 AM8h25Würzburg11:10 AMSalzburgKč9891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Salzburg:
A train is Kč32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average Kč1095.
A train is Kč4555 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average Kč5618.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Würzburg and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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