Route guide

Nuremberg → Salzburg

233 km · Germany to Austria · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €15+ by bus

How to travel from Nuremberg to Salzburg

There are 3 ways to travel between Nuremberg and Salzburg — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€29–82

Duration: 1h 57m

via Railjet, ICE

~3.3 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€15–36

Duration: 3h 20m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€28–51

Duration: 2h 36m

~40 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Nuremberg and Salzburg highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 233 km this is short-haul — feasible as a day trip if you start early.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
This route crosses from Germany into Austria. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Nuremberg to Salzburg — every option in detail

Nuremberg to Salzburg by train

Trains link Nuremberg (Germany) and Salzburg (Austria) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 1h 57m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Railjet, ICE.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €29 to €82. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 3.3 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 36 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~33 kg on this distance.

Nuremberg to Salzburg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Nuremberg and Salzburg with a typical journey of 3h 20m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €15 when booked in advance, rising to €36 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Nuremberg to Salzburg by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 233 km route.

Nuremberg to Salzburg by car

The driving distance from Nuremberg to Salzburg is approximately 268 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 2h 36m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €28–51 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–Austria border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 40 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Nuremberg and Salzburg is approximately 233 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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