How to travel from Mayrhofen to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Mayrhofen and Salzburg is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mayrhofen to Salzburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalzburgMayrhofen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Jenbach Zillertalbahn and then to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and then to Salzburg Lastenstrasse.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mayrhofen and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Mayrhofen to Salzburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Mayrhofen and Salzburg is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Mayrhofen and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mayrhofen to Salzburg is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Mayrhofen and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mayrhofen and Salzburg. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mayrhofen to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Jenbach Zillertalbahn. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Zillertalbahn, Railjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Mayrhofen and Salzburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mayrhofen and Salzburg. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mayrhofen to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Landessportcenter and Innsbruck Ice Stadium. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

VVT and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Mayrhofen and Salzburg. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mayrhofen to Salzburg. We recommend that you take the train to Jenbach Zillertalbahn and then to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Mayrhofen and Salzburg. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mayrhofen to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mayrhofen and Salzburg

Transport options from Mayrhofen to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€35($35)
every 2 hours189km (117 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
€26($26)
3 times a week263km (164 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€20($20)
on demand174km (108 miles)

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Airports near Salzburg

The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Salzburg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Salzburg
INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Salzburg