How to get from Salzburg to Munich

How to Get

Jul 9

About traveling from Salzburg to Munich

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 Salzburg to Munich

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

Salzburg to Munich by train

To travel from Salzburg to Munich by train, you need to get to Salzburg Hbf and purchase a ticket to Munich Hbf or Munich Ost, or you can buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train is at 4:00 AM, and the last train is at 11:08 PM, with 3 trains departing per hour. The train from Salzburg to Munich is operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Meridian, and Deutsche Bahn, with train tickets from Salzburg to Munich costing €20-60 for the 2 hour trip. The distance from Salzburg to Munich is about 115 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Salzburg to Munich by bus

To travel from Salzburg to Munich by bus, you will need to start at Salzburg, PR Sud or Salzburg, Hbf Bahnsteig and purchase a ticket to Munich, ZOB. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. The earliest bus is at 5:00 AM, and the last bus is at 8:00 PM, with 1 bus leaving every 3 hours. The bus from Salzburg to Munich is run by Flixbus, with bus tickets from Salzburg to Munich costing between €8-€10 for the 2 hour trip. The distance from Salzburg to Munich is about 115 kilometers.All options offer direct service from Salzburg to Munich.

Salzburg to Munich by Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Salzburg to Munich. 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 Munich, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!