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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £430.
Distance: 364 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£63 Average Price | £430 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 11h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Jena to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Salzburg:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Salzburg costing on average £63.
A coach is £378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Salzburg costing on average £430.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Coach takes on average 11h 52m.
The journey is about 23m faster (5h 4m by train vs 5h 27m by car) and roughly £5 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£63 vs £68). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Salzburg from Jena by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Jena to Salzburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Salzburg are Vienna, Hallstatt, Linz, Bad Ischl and Innsbruck. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Salzburg on Omio.
Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.
Hallstatt is a small lakeside village in Austria’s Salzkammergut, known for historic salt mining and Alpine scenery. Its narrow streets, steep slopes and houses beside Hallstätter See give it a calm, distinctive character.
Linz blends an industrial heritage with a forward-looking cultural scene on the Danube. It is best known for Ars Electronica, while the Altstadt and Pöstlingberg give the city a more traditional character.
Bad Ischl is a spa town in the Salzkammergut, known for its imperial history and relaxed café culture. Framed by rivers, villas and nearby mountains, it feels refined yet unhurried.
Innsbruck is a compact Tyrolean city known for its imperial Old Town, the Golden Roof and its striking Alpine backdrop. It combines Habsburg history with a lively student atmosphere and a strong connection to skiing and hiking.
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 Jena to Salzburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Salzburg:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Salzburg costing on average £63.
A coach is £378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Salzburg costing on average £430.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 34m.
Coach takes on average 11h 52m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Jena and Salzburg as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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