How to get to Salzburg from Leipzig

There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Salzburg including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Salzburg is a coach with an average price of £45.

This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Salzburg:

A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average £66.

A coach is £443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average £487.

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 52m.

Coach takes on average 8h 43m.

The Leipzig to Salzburg distance is approximately 397 km.

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Salzburg is:

• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 5 flights per day.
• Around 3 coaches per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
• Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

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

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by coach.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Salzburg by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Leipzig to Salzburg:

• 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.

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

To get from Leipzig to Salzburg, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Salzburg, you can explore the Hohensalzburg Fortress, a medieval stronghold offering breathtaking views of the city and the Alps. Visit the Mirabell Palace and Gardens, known for their baroque style and as a famous filming spot for The Sound of Music. Discover Mozart's Birthplace, a museum celebrating the life and works of the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Admire the stunning architecture of the Salzburg Cathedral, a baroque masterpiece with significant historical importance. Stroll along Getreidegasse, a charming shopping street filled with historic buildings, boutiques, and cafes.

To fully experience Salzburg, including its historic sites, cultural landmarks, and surrounding natural beauty, a stay of three to four days is recommended.