How to travel from Berlin to Salzburg, Austria

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)

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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance725km (451 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Salzburg

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Berlin to Salzburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Salzburg

Transport options from Berlin to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€180($180)
every 2 hours792km (492 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf6h 10m
€185($185)
every 2 hours792km (492 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
€47($47)
every 4 hours730km (454 miles)
Bus via Prague10h 55m
€44($44)
4 times a week729km (453 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€135($135)
on demand725km (451 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