How to get from Berlin to Salzburg

International travel from Berlin, Germany to Salzburg, Austria is: Restricted.

Can I enter Austria if coming from Germany?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is restricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Salzburg if travelling from Berlin?

Conditions of entry:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

What measures do I need to follow in Salzburg, Austria due to the pandemic?

All travellers in Austria must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 29/11/2021; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey from Berlin to Salzburg.

The current restriction level for returning to Berlin, Germany from Austria is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Berlin, Germany from Salzburg, Austria?

Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Berlin from Salzburg?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 10 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 5 in quarantine
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
• The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state

Which rules do I need to follow in Berlin, Germany regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 28/11/2021. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Berlin from Salzburg here.

There are 3 ways to get from Berlin to Salzburg: flight, coach or train.

The cheapest way from Berlin to Salzburg is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £39 compared to other travel options to Salzburg:

A coach is generally £117 less than a flight for the same trip. A flight costs on average £156 from Berlin to Salzburg.

A coach is about £22 less than a train, which costs on average £61 for this route.

The fastest way from Berlin to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options between Berlin and Salzburg can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 10 h 15 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 6 h 28 min   of travel time.

The distance between Berlin and Salzburg is around 326 miles (526 km).

The average frequency per day from Berlin to Salzburg is:

• 2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Berlin to Salzburg as scheduled services by flight, coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Berlin to Salzburg:

• Flights most often depart from Berlin at Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Salzburg at Salzburg Airport.
• Coaches mostly leave from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and tend to arrive in Salzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße.
• Trains from Berlin to Salzburg most often leave from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Eurowings Europe can take you to Salzburg by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Eurowings Europe from Berlin to Salzburg for £156.
• Flixbus can get you to Salzburg by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Flixbus from Berlin to Salzburg for £39 on Omio.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Salzburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Berlin to Salzburg tickets on Omio for £61.

Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Salzburg with the following travel operators:

• You can take a direct flight with Eurowings Europe.
• You can take a direct coach with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salzburg as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Salzburg from Berlin.

When planning your trip between Berlin and Salzburg, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost £156 one way on average.
• Coach tickets are costing on average £39 one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average £61 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets between Berlin and Salzburg online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.