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What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Salzburg from Karlsruhe. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 50m
£24
£29
9
Train
5h 14m
£24
£32
52

What is the cheapest way to reach Salzburg from Karlsruhe?

You can reach Salzburg with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £27
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from £24
Friday
from £24
Saturday
from £24

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    19:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:30
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    23:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    06:10
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:45
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    16:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    23:55
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    12:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:00
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 14m
    0
    20:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    06:46
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 21m
    0
    06:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:53
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 15m
    0
    00:38
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    08:53
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 21m
    0
    16:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:53
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 15m
    0
    20:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:47
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 14m
    0
    08:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:46
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 14m
    0
    10:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:46
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 39m
    0
    18:06
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    23:45
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:45
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    23:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:10
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • Openline
    5h 50m
    0
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:40
    Salzburg
    Lastenstrasse
    0
    Openline
    Economy
    £26
  • Like Bus
    5h 50m
    0
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:40
    Salzburg
    Lastenstrasse
    0
    Like Bus
    Economy
    £26

What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?

You can get to Salzburg from Karlsruhe in just 5h 14m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 6h 0m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
from 5h 21m
Friday
from 5h 14m
Saturday
from 5h 50m

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    19:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:30
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    23:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    06:10
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:45
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    7h 30m
    0
    12:30
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    20:00
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    16:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    23:55
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 21m
    0
    16:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    21:53
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    6h 21m
    0
    06:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    12:53
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £26
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 15m
    0
    00:38
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    08:53
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 14m
    0
    20:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    06:46
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 14m
    0
    08:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:46
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £33
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 14m
    0
    10:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:46
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 15m
    0
    20:32
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    01:47
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £24
  • Deutsche Bahn
    5h 39m
    0
    18:06
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    23:45
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £41

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Openline
    5h 50m
    0
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:40
    Salzburg
    Lastenstrasse
    0
    Openline
    Economy
    £26
  • Like Bus
    5h 50m
    0
    07:50
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    13:40
    Salzburg
    Lastenstrasse
    0
    Like Bus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    23:20
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    07:10
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    08:35
    Karlsruhe
    Central Station
    15:45
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Karlsruhe to Salzburg

What are the most popular stations in Karlsruhe and Salzburg?

In Karlsruhe, you will usually depart from Central Station, Tullastraße / Verkehrsbetriebe Train Station or Heidehof Train Station, while in Salzburg you will be arriving at Central Station, Lastenstrasse or P+R South, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Salzburg from Karlsruhe? With 4 connections between 4 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Karlsruhe and Salzburg, you can pay as low as £24 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Salzburg in just 5h 14m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Karlsruhe and Salzburg are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Openline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Karlsruhe and Salzburg is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ettlingen or to Salzburg Airport, and look at flights from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, and landing at Salzburg Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?

The most popular companies between Karlsruhe and Salzburg, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Openline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Openline and Like Bus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Karlsruhe to Salzburg

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Karlsruhe to Salzburg. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Karlsruhe to Salzburg

How can I reach Salzburg from Karlsruhe?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Salzburg from Karlsruhe.

How far is Salzburg from Karlsruhe?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Salzburg is 368.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Karlsruhe and Salzburg?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 63 kgs, and a flight 91 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?

You can get to Salzburg with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Salzburg in just 5h 14m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.

More routes to Karlsruhe and to Salzburg

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Karlsruhe and to Salzburg. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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