Munich to Salzburg by train
For many people, the most convenient way to travel from Munich to Salzburg is via direct, high-speed trains. The train trip is scenic, offering alpine views and a glimpse of the Hohensalzburg Fortress as you cross the river into Salzburg. Tickets can be as low as 20 euros, but make sure you're getting a direct train ride, which will get you to Salzburg in about 1.5 hours.
The train is more comfortable than the bus, so it's usually worth the extra cost. With a Bayern ticket, prices can be under 14 euros if you're traveling with a group. However, only a few trains traveling to Salzburg accept the Bayern ticket, so check the schedules in advance.
Whether you use a Bayern ticket or not, you'll leave from the Munich Hauptbahnhof to the Salzburg Hauptbahnhof train station. The train trip takes less than two hours, and multiple trains travel to Salzburg daily from Munich. You'll be able to purchase train tickets online or at one of the ticket stations at the train station.
Munich to Salzburg by private car transfer
If you want the most comfortable, convenient, and enriching way to get from Munich to Salzburg, you want a private car transfer with Daytrip. You'll be picked up at your accommodation in Munich by a friendly, English-speaking driver and brought to Salzburg in as little as an hour and a half.
Along the way, your driver will tell you much about Salzburg and the journey and can recommend a few stops and places to visit. Part of the trip takes you on the Autobahn, so if you've ever wanted to see what life without speed limits is like, you can ask your professional driver to let loose. And even better, with Daytrip, you can stop for sightseeing along the way! Enrich your trip by visiting charming towns and historic sites that you'd miss if you took the bus or train.
When you use a private car transfer service, you won't need to put up with being wedged between people you don't know in a fully booked space. Instead, you can sit back and relax while taking in the spectacular sights and enjoying the thrill of traveling between gorgeous European cities. You won't need to worry about your luggage either, as the Daytrip driver will handle it.
Munich to Salzburg by bus
Often, one of the most inexpensive ways to travel in Europe is via the bus. A bus ticket from Munich to Salzburg can cost less than ten euros, but you are trading cost for comfort. You'll have to contend with traffic, which you'll not encounter when taking the train or a private car if you leave early enough. And considering you're not guaranteed a window seat, you might miss the scenery of the journey between Munich and Salzburg.
Only one bus line – Flixbus – is operating between these two European cities. Buses leave from the Munich Central Bus Station or the 1 S-Bahn stop from the Munich Hauptbahnhof. You should buy tickets in advance online to guarantee a seat. It's worth noting that there are five departures daily, and the bus takes about two hours to get to Salzburg.