What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Thuringia?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Thuringia is to bus and train which costs €55 - €130 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Thuringia is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Thuringia?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Thuringia. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Thuringia?

The distance between Salzburg and Thuringia is 507 km. The road distance is 487.4 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Thuringia without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Thuringia without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs €85 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Thuringia?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Salzburg to Thuringia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Thuringia train from?

Salzburg to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Salzburg to Thuringia train arrive?

Salzburg to Thuringia train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Thuringia?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Thuringia is 487 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Salzburg to Thuringia.

How do I get a train ticket from Salzburg to Thuringia?

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Where can I stay near Thuringia?

There are 400+ hotels available in Thuringia.

Salzburg to Thuringia - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Salzburg to Thuringia by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
4h 10m
€87–240
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus N86 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N28 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
7h 39m
€58–127
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Salzburg Hbf to Nuernberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re29
6h 19m
€76–174
Drive 487.4 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Erfurtcar 487.4 km
5h 10m
€78–113
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain 1392
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Erfurtcar
4h 19m
€122–151
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
4h 20m
€82–240
Fly Salzburg Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane SZG - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
7h 8m
€169–417
Fly Salzburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Eisenach Hbftrain
6h 2m
€150–403
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
6h 55m
€193–413

Salzburg to Thuringia by train

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4h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 507.5 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf via München Hbf in around 4h 10m.

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