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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 bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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€61 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 581+
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FlixBus · FlixBusFastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average $34 (€27).
A bus is $134 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average $163 (€130).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Österreichische Bundesbahnen to go to Salzburg by train.
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