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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 $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. 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 $29, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$84 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m 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 |
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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 Würzburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $369 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average $409 (€335).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
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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 PMSalzburg$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3:45 AM8h25Würzburg12:10 PMSalzburg$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:55 AM8h15Würzburg12:10 PMSalzburg$801One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:45 AM8h25Würzburg11:10 AMSalzburg$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Salzburg:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average $84 (€69).
A bus is $369 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg to Salzburg costing on average $409 (€335).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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