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 €45 - €90 and takes 9h 24m.

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 2h 39m and costs €130 - €310.

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, Munich central bus station and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Mainz to Salzburg?

The distance between Mainz and Salzburg is 441 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 6h 10m and costs €75 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m 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 Frankfurt station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Mainz to Salzburg is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €75 - €550 and takes 6h 10m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Mainz to Salzburg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Salzburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Salzburg is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Mainz to Salzburg.

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

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Mainz 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 Mainz to Salzburg by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2h 39m
€138–305
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
8h 47m
€41–122
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
6h 10m
€78–522
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Munich central bus stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N948 / ...
9h 24m
€46–86
Drive 532.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Salzburgcar 532.1 km
5h 8m
€87–126
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 3m
€99–416
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
7h 29m
€115–149

Mainz to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 441.1 km
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Lufthansa flies from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and München Hbf in around 6h 10m.

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