How to travel from Paris to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Paris and Salzburg is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Paris to Salzburg by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Salzburg (SZG).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to Stuttgart Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Salzburg South.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance982km (610 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Paris to Salzburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Paris and Salzburg is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 801km (498 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Paris and Salzburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Salzburg is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Salzburg. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Salzburg with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 12h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui and Nightjet run train services between Paris and Salzburg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Paris and Salzburg. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Salzburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Salzburg. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Paris and Salzburg. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Salzburg (SZG) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Paris to Salzburg. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Paris to Salzburg typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Salzburg (SZG).

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 Paris and Salzburg. The distance is around 982km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Salzburg is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Salzburg

Transport options from Paris to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
€245($245)
every 15 mins1,367km (849 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€290($290)
every 3 hours889km (552 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 10m
€215($215)
every 4 hours982km (610 miles)
Train via Karlsruhe Hbf7h 25m
€210($210)
5 times a week991km (616 miles)
Train to Salzburg Hbf12h 30m
€95($95)
twice a week971km (604 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€55($55)
4 times a day1,001km (622 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€185($185)
on demand982km (610 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