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 - €80 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 2h 38m and costs €120 - €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 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 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 19m and costs €75 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m 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 38m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €75 - €400 and takes 6h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 9m.

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 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 3m 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, night train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2h 38m
€126–305
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 43m
€41–130
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 19m
€75–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Salzburg Southbus N884 / ...
10h 9m
€45–78
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Nj
6h 46m
€95–180
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Mainz to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
7h 29m
€115–149
Drive 532.1 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Salzburgcar 532.1 km
5h 3m
€88–127

Mainz to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 441.1 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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 19m.

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