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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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£87 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest | £427 Average Price |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Salzburg from Leipzig by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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.
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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.

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.
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