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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Salzburg is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Salzburg is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Frankfurt central train station and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Salzburg Hbf. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Mainz to Salzburg?

The distance between Mainz and Salzburg is 559 km. The road distance is 532.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Salzburg without a car is to train via Munich which takes 5h 45m and costs €65 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Mainz to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Salzburg bus from?

Mainz to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Salzburg train from?

Mainz to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Mainz to Salzburg is to train via Munich which takes 5h 45m and costs €65 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €340 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Mainz to Salzburg bus arrive?

Mainz to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Mainz to Salzburg train arrive?

Mainz to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Salzburg is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Mainz to Salzburg.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Salzburg?

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Mainz to Salzburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Salzburg by train, bus, car, plane, or car train

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
5h 45m
€67–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Salzburg Southbus N884 / ...
10h 9m
€50–83
Drive 532.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Salzburgcar 532.1 km
5h 3m
€99–143
Fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3h 43m
€125–335
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Nj
6h 46m
€100–160
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
7h 34m
€121–158
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain S5
2. Take the train from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62
8h 12m
€92–186
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h 5m
€91–328

Mainz to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 559.2 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Salzburg South every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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