The distance between Berlin and Salzburg is around 725km (451 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Berlin 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.
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Take the train to München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf.
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Take the bus to Zob and then to Salzburg South.
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There are several options for getting from Berlin to Salzburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Berlin and Salzburg is around 725km (451 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Berlin and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Berlin to Salzburg is to take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Salzburg. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Berlin and Salzburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Salzburg. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Salzburg. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Salzburg. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 6hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Salzburg. The distance is around 725km (451 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | €180($180) | every 2 hours | 792km (492 miles) |
Train via Nürnberg Hbf | 6h 10m | €185($185) | every 2 hours | 792km (492 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 10m | €47($47) | every 4 hours | 730km (454 miles) |
Bus via Prague | 10h 55m | €44($44) | 4 times a week | 729km (453 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €135($135) | on demand | 725km (451 miles) |
Transdev
Meridian, BOB & BRB
The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.