How to get from Salzburg to Munich
Salzburg to Munich is 116 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 1h 42m by train. The trip takes 2h 05m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Salzburg to Munich by price and travel time (route calculated on 2 November 2026).
- 63 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 01:10, last at 23:20
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 42m
direct
Train
€17
Cheapest
2h 05m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Nov 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Salzburg to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 05m 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
116 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €6Omio catalogue, Nov 3 | 1h 42mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Nov 3 | 2h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€6Omio catalogue, Nov 31h 42m · directSee Train details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Nov 32h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Salzburg to Munich: 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.
- 1Salzburg → Munichbus
FlixBus·2h 05m
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.
Departures from Salzburg to Munich
FlixBus runs 63 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:10 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 63 | 01:10 | 23:20 |
| Bayerische Regionalbahntrain | 40 | 03:47 | 22:55 |
| ÖBBtrain | 9 | 04:02 | 21:29 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 7 | 08:00 | 18:04 |
All departures FlixBus
- 01:10
- 02:50
- 03:00
- 03:50
- 04:00
- 04:05
- 04:30
- 04:50
- 05:05
- 05:30
- 06:05
- 06:35
- 06:45
- 07:35
- 07:45
- 09:00
- 10:00
- 10:10
- 11:10
- 12:00
- 13:00
- 14:55
- 15:00
- 15:35
- 15:55
- 16:20
- 16:35
- 16:55
- 17:20
- 17:35
- 19:40
- 20:40
- 21:20
- 21:40
- 22:15
- 22:20
- 23:15
- 23:20
All departures Bayerische Regionalbahn
- 03:47
- 05:05
- 05:39
- 06:05
- 06:07
- 06:31
- 06:46
- 07:22
- 08:05
- 08:39
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 10:05
- 10:39
- 11:00
- 11:05
- 12:05
- 12:39
- 13:00
- 13:05
- 14:07
- 15:00
- 15:05
- 16:05
- 17:00
- 17:05
- 18:00
- 18:07
- 18:39
- 19:00
- 19:05
- 20:00
- 20:05
- 20:39
- 21:00
- 21:04
- 21:07
- 21:23
- 22:07
- 22:55
All departures ÖBB
- 04:02
- 07:10
- 09:07
- 13:00
- 15:00
- 17:00
- 19:00
- 21:29
All departures Deutsche Bahn
- 08:00
- 10:00
- 12:00
- 14:00
- 14:04
- 16:00
- 18:04
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 Tue, Nov 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Salzburg to Munich works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 2 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Salzburg to Munich, about 2h 5m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 5m, direct, no transfers.
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Salzburg to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Munich?
Routavio's route check on 2 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Salzburg to Munich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:10 and the last at 23:20, from Salzburg South, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Salzburg to Munich?
Routavio's timetable check shows 63 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 01:10 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Salzburg to Munich leave from?
Salzburg South with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Salzburg to Munich?
The first train with Bayerische Regionalbahn leaves at 03:47 and the last at 22:55, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Salzburg to Munich?
Routavio's timetable check shows 40 train departures a day with Bayerische Regionalbahn, between 03:47 and 22:55.
How far is Munich from Salzburg?
About 116 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Salzburg to Munich cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Salzburg to Munich?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Salzburg to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Munich?
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, Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 2 Nov 2026