How to get from Munich to Salzburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Munich to Salzburg by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 116 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 37m
- 85 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 00:05, last at 23:00
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 37m
direct
Train
€23
Cheapest
1h 50m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Salzburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 116 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €5, on Sat, Oct 17.
116 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 1h 45mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 1h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Oct 281h 45m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 281h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·1h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Munich to Salzburg
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €165 | |
| November 2026 | €166 | |
| December 2026 | €101 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Munich to Salzburg
FlixBus runs 85 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 85 | 00:05 | 23:00 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 47 | 05:46 | 20:37 |
| ÖBBtrain | 3 | 05:04 | 23:49 |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:40
- 02:05
- 03:05
- 05:00
- 05:05
- 05:40
- 06:00
- 06:05
- 06:40
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:25
- 08:40
- 08:55
- 09:00
- 09:25
- 09:55
- 10:00
- 11:25
- 11:45
- 11:55
- 12:00
- 12:45
- 14:30
- 14:45
- 15:30
- 16:25
- 17:00
- 17:15
- 17:25
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:05
- 18:15
- 18:25
- 19:05
- 19:25
- 19:30
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 21:00
- 21:05
- 21:40
- 22:05
- 22:40
- 23:00
All departures Deutsche Bahn
- 05:46
- 06:04
- 06:42
- 07:09
- 07:32
- 07:49
- 08:03
- 08:06
- 08:43
- 09:13
- 09:41
- 09:47
- 10:16
- 10:43
- 11:13
- 11:30
- 11:47
- 12:09
- 12:16
- 12:43
- 13:13
- 13:47
- 14:06
- 14:16
- 14:44
- 15:13
- 15:32
- 15:47
- 16:03
- 16:16
- 16:44
- 17:12
- 17:43
- 17:47
- 18:15
- 18:27
- 18:44
- 19:12
- 19:47
- 19:59
- 20:16
- 20:37
All departures ÖBB
- 05:04
- 19:59
- 23:49
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Munich to Salzburg works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich to Salzburg, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
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Munich to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Salzburg?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Munich to Salzburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:00, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Salzburg?
Routavio's timetable check shows 85 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Salzburg leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Munich to Salzburg?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 05:46 and the last at 20:37, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Munich to Salzburg?
Routavio's timetable check shows 47 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 05:46 and 20:37.
How far is Salzburg from Munich?
About 116 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Salzburg cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €9. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Munich to Salzburg?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Munich to Salzburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich to Salzburg?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026