What is the cheapest way to get from Gießen to Salzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Salzburg is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gießen to Salzburg?

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Salzburg is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Gießen to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Gießen and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Munich central bus station and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Gießen to Salzburg?

The distance between Gießen and Salzburg is 492 km. The road distance is 551.2 km.

How do I travel from Gießen to Salzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Gießen to Salzburg without a car is to train via Munich which takes 6h 23m and costs €100 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Gießen to Salzburg?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Gießen to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Salzburg bus from?

Gießen to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gießen station.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Salzburg train from?

Gießen to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Gießen to Salzburg is to train via Munich which takes 6h 23m and costs €100 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Gießen to Salzburg bus arrive?

Gießen to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Gießen to Salzburg train arrive?

Gießen to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Salzburg is 551 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Gießen to Salzburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Gießen to Salzburg?

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Gießen to Salzburg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 7 ways to get from Gießen to Salzburg by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3h 18m
€136–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gießen to Munich central bus stationbus N885 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N948 / ...
8h 51m
€49–84
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
6h 23m
€108–582
Drive 551.2 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Salzburgcar 551.2 km
5h 24m
€89–129
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h 42m
€108–456
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Gießen to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
7h 33m
€107–137
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
8h 38m
€52–140

Gießen to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 491.8 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and München Hbf in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R in around 8h 51m.

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