How to get from Frankfurt to Salzburg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Salzburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 514 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €28, on Wed, Sep 9.
514 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €175Checked Sep 8 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €36Reading date not recorded | 5h 51m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 7h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€175Checked Sep 81h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€36Reading date not recorded5h 51m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Sep 97h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt am Main → Salzburg W. A. Mozartflight
Lufthansa·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Frankfurt to Salzburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
Departures from Frankfurt to Salzburg
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:45 and the last at 17:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 05:45 | 17:15 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 3 | 08:10 | 12:11 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
LufthansaFrankfurt am Main-Salzburg W. A. MozartSee live options and dates →
FlixBusFrankfurt-Munich, Munich-SalzburgBook →
Austrian AirlinesFrankfurt am Main-Salzburg W. A. MozartSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-MunichBook →On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Salzburg works
Start with a Lufthansa flight from Frankfurt to Salzburg, about 1h. In total it's roughly €175 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Salzburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Salzburg from Frankfurt?
About 514 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Salzburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €28 to €39. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Salzburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Salzburg?
About 1h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Frankfurt and Salzburg?
Frankfurt is FRA and Salzburg is SZG, so this route is usually written FRA to SZG.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with Lufthansa, FlixBus, Austrian Airlines, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Salzburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Salzburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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