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Compare train, coach and flight for Essen to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £48.
Distance: 595 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£89 Average Price | £116 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Salzburg from Essen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Salzburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Essen to Salzburg
Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Salzburg.
There are 3 travel options from Essen to Salzburg: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Essen is by taking a train, which costs on average £17.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Salzburg:
Taking a train costs £7 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £25 for the same trip.
A train is £17 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Essen to Salzburg costing on average £35.
The quickest way to travel from Essen to Salzburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 12 h 30 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 6 min of travel time.
The distance from Essen to Salzburg is approximately 368 miles.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Salzburg is:
- Around 10 coaches per day.
- 8 flights per day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Salzburg from Essen as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Essen to Salzburg:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Salzburg:
- You can take a coach from Essen to Salzburg with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £25 with FlixBus from Essen to Salzburg.
- You can go to Salzburg from Essen by plane with Eurowings. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £35 with Eurowings from Essen to Salzburg on Omio.
- You can travel from Essen to Salzburg by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £17 with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Salzburg.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to Salzburg with.
Direct services to Salzburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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