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How to get to Salzburg from Leipzig

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Compare train, coach and flight for Leipzig to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £144.

Distance: 397 km

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Coach
Flight

£87

Average Price

£36

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Cheapest

£427

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5h 26m

Average total duration

4h 56m

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30m

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8h 1m

Average total duration

7h 31m

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5h 0m

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2h 0m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Leipzig to Salzburg

How to get to Salzburg from Leipzig by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Salzburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
23:1510h45
Leipzig, Hbf
10:00Salzburg, P+R Süd
£251One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
23:1510h45
Leipzig, Hbf
10:00Salzburg, P+R Süd
£251One-way
1 change

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
23:1510h45
Leipzig, Hbf
10:00Salzburg, P+R Süd
£251One-way
1 change

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:5011h20
Leipzig, Hbf
13:10Salzburg, P+R Süd
£251One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:0015h00
Leipzig, Hbf
22:00Salzburg, P+R Süd
£251One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:1513h30
Leipzig, Hbf
16:45Salzburg, P+R Süd
£251One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Salzburg.

FAQs

You can get to Salzburg from Leipzig 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Leipzig is by taking a train, which costs on average £16.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Leipzig to Salzburg:

A train is £12 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £27 from Leipzig to Salzburg.

A train is £107 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average £122.

The fastest way from Leipzig to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h.

There are alternative travel options to Salzburg that take longer:

Getting to Salzburg by coach takes 9 h 35 min on average.

Train takes on average 5 h 10 min.

The Leipzig to Salzburg distance is approximately 246 miles.

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Salzburg is:

  • Around 6 coaches per day.
  • 5 flights per day.
  • 5 trains a day.

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

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

  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leipzig to Salzburg:

  • You can travel by coach from Leipzig to Salzburg with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Leipzig to Salzburg tickets for £27 on Omio.
  • You can go to Salzburg from Leipzig by plane with Lufthansa Cityline (2). You'll see cheap plane tickets for £138 with Lufthansa Cityline (2) from Leipzig to Salzburg on Omio.
  • You can travel to Salzburg from Leipzig by train with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | ICE. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £16 with Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Salzburg.

Yes, there are direct routes from Leipzig to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

  • You can take a direct coach with.
  • You can book a direct flight with.
  • You can book a direct train 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.

Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Salzburg often also extend their holiday to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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