How to get from Munich to Salzburg

How to Get

Jul 9

About traveling from Munich to Salzburg

Both Munich and Salzburg are beautiful historical cities in the heart of Europe with rich histories dating back to the Middle Ages. If you like a little bit of everything on your vacations, you’re in luck - you will get the city hustle and history in Munich, and the peaceful small-town vibes in adorable Salzburg. Between Munich and Salzburg are some exceptional sights, including the dominating fortress of Kufstein, the beautiful Herrenchiemsee castle, quaint towns of Bad Reichenhall and Hallein, stunning lake Schonau am Konigssee, and historic Eagles Nest sight in Berchtesgaden. However, the only way to experience these is to book a private car transfer with Daytrip.

How to get from Munich to Salzburg

If you’re travelling from Munich to Salzburg, you have several travel options. For travelers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg. The fastest way to travel from Munich to Salzburg is by train or car, though a car is of course the best way to travel from Munich to Salzburg since it’s so convenient.

Munich to Salzburg by train

To travel from Munich to Salzburg by train, you need to get to either Munich Hbf or Munich Ost station and purchase a ticket to Salzburg Hbf, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train is at 5:52 AM, and the last train is at 11:50 PM, with at least 2 trains departing per hour. The train from Munich to Salzburg is operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Meridian, Deutsche Bahn, and Trenitalia, with train tickets from Munich to Salzburg costing €20-50 for the 2 hour trip. The distance from Munich to Salzburg is about 115 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Munich to Salzburg by bus

To travel from Munich to Salzburg by bus, you will need to start at Munich, ZOB and purchase a ticket to either Salzburg, PR Sud or Salzburg, Hbf Bahnsteig. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 1:30 AM, and the last bus is at 11:30 PM, with 1 bus leaving every hour the morning and early afternoon. The bus from Munich to Salzburg is run by Flixbus and Crnja Tours, with bus tickets from Munich to Salzburg costing between €7-€10 for the 2 hour trip. The distance from Munich to Salzburg is about 115 kilometers.All options offer direct service from Munich to Salzburg.

Munich to Salzburg by Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Munich to Salzburg. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Salzburg, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!