How to get from Salzburg to Munich
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 Salzburg to Munich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 116 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
116 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €7Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 50m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €9Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 2h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€7Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 50m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€9Omio catalogue, Sep 92h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Salzburg to Munich: 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.
- 1Salzburg → Munichbus
FlixBus·2h 05m
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Salzburg to Munich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€142November 2026
€171Departures from Salzburg to Munich
FlixBus runs 42 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:15 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 42 | 00:15 | 23:20 |
| Bayerische Regionalbahntrain | 40 | 03:47 | 22:55 |
| ÖBBtrain | 8 | 04:02 | 21:29 |
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
FlixBusSalzburg-MunichBook →
ÖBBSalzburg-MunichBook →
Deutsche BahnSalzburg-Prien am Chiemsee, Prien am Chiemsee-MunichBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Salzburg to Munich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Salzburg to Munich, about 2h 5m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Salzburg to Munich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Munich?
The most useful route takes about 2h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Munich from Salzburg?
About 116 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Salzburg to Munich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €10 to €13. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Salzburg to Munich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Salzburg to Munich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Munich?
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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