Route guide

Salzburg → Munich

115 km · Austria to Germany · Fastest: 1h by train · Cheapest: €12+ by bus

How to travel from Salzburg to Munich

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

🚄Train

€22–61

Duration: 58m

via Railjet, ICE

~1.6 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€12–28

Duration: 1h 39m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~3.2 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€14–25

Duration: 1h 17m

~20 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 115 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 Austria into Germany. 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.

Salzburg to Munich — every option in detail

Salzburg to Munich by train

Trains link Salzburg (Austria) and Munich (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 58m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Railjet, ICE.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €22 to €61. 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.

Salzburg to Munich by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Salzburg and Munich with a typical journey of 1h 39m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €12 when booked in advance, rising to €28 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.

Salzburg to Munich by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 115 km route.

Salzburg to Munich by car

The driving distance from Salzburg to Munich is approximately 133 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 1h 17m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €14–25 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Austria–Germany 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 20 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Salzburg and Munich is approximately 115 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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