What is the best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights, Trains and Buses for the journey to Salzburg from Karlsruhe. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Salzburg from Karlsruhe?
You can get to Salzburg with just $30 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus6h 0m07:30 PMKarlsruheCentral Station1:30 AMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/20/2026 7:30:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus7h 35m04:20 PMKarlsruheCentral Station11:55 PMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/20/2026 4:20:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/20/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus6h 50m011:20 PMKarlsruheCentral Station6:10 AMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/20/2026 11:20:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus8h 15m04:55 AMKarlsruheCentral Station1:10 PMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/20/2026 4:55:00 AM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/20/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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Ryanair21h 50m02:35 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport12:25 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 3/20/2026 2:35:00 PM to Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
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Ryanair13h 55m010:30 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport12:25 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 3/20/2026 10:30:00 PM to Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
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Ryanair11h 25m010:30 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport9:55 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 3/20/2026 10:30:00 PM to Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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Cheapest Flights Friday
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FlixBus7h 10m02:20 PMKarlsruheCentral Station9:30 PMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 2:20:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus6h 0m07:30 PMKarlsruheCentral Station1:30 AMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 7:30:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Openline5h 50m07:50 AMKarlsruheCentral Station1:40 PMSalzburgLastenstrasse0EconomyA Bus from Openline goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 7:50:00 AM to Lastenstrasse, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Like Bus5h 50m07:50 AMKarlsruheCentral Station1:40 PMSalzburgLastenstrasse0EconomyA Bus from Like Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 7:50:00 AM to Lastenstrasse, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn12h 19m08:34 PMKarlsruheCentral Station8:53 AMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 8:34:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 19m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 40m02:06 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:46 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 2:06:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 7:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 35m02:11 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:46 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 2:11:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 7:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 10m02:36 PMKarlsruheCentral Station8:46 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 2:36:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 8:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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Cheapest Trains Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn10h 14m08:32 PMKarlsruheCentral Station6:46 AMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/26/2026 8:32:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 21m06:32 AMKarlsruheCentral Station12:53 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/26/2026 6:32:00 AM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/26/2026 12:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 15m012:38 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:53 AMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/26/2026 12:38:00 AM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/26/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 21m04:32 PMKarlsruheCentral Station9:53 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/26/2026 4:32:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/26/2026 9:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m
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What are the fastest trips from Karlsruhe to Salzburg?
You can get to Salzburg from Karlsruhe in just 5h 21m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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FlixBus6h 0m07:30 PMKarlsruheCentral Station1:30 AMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/20/2026 7:30:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus6h 50m011:20 PMKarlsruheCentral Station6:10 AMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/20/2026 11:20:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus7h 35m04:20 PMKarlsruheCentral Station11:55 PMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/20/2026 4:20:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/20/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus7h 45m012:30 PMKarlsruheCentral Station8:15 PMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/20/2026 12:30:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/20/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Ryanair11h 25m010:30 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport9:55 AMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 3/20/2026 10:30:00 PM to Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 9:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 25m
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Ryanair13h 55m010:30 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport12:25 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 3/20/2026 10:30:00 PM to Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
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Ryanair21h 50m02:35 PMKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden AirportKarlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport12:25 PMSalzburg AirportSalzburg Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (Germany) at 3/20/2026 2:35:00 PM to Salzburg Airport, Salzburg Airport (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
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Fastest Flights Friday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 35m02:11 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:46 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 2:11:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 7:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 40m02:06 PMKarlsruheCentral Station7:46 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 2:06:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 7:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 7m04:38 PMKarlsruheCentral Station10:45 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 4:38:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 10m02:36 PMKarlsruheCentral Station8:46 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 2:36:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 8:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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Openline5h 50m07:50 AMKarlsruheCentral Station1:40 PMSalzburgLastenstrasse0EconomyA Bus from Openline goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 7:50:00 AM to Lastenstrasse, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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Like Bus5h 50m07:50 AMKarlsruheCentral Station1:40 PMSalzburgLastenstrasse0EconomyA Bus from Like Bus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 7:50:00 AM to Lastenstrasse, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus6h 0m07:30 PMKarlsruheCentral Station1:30 AMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 7:30:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/22/2026 1:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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FlixBus7h 10m02:20 PMKarlsruheCentral Station9:30 PMSalzburgP+R South0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/21/2026 2:20:00 PM to P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/21/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 21m04:32 PMKarlsruheCentral Station9:53 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/26/2026 4:32:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/26/2026 9:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 21m06:32 AMKarlsruheCentral Station12:53 PMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/26/2026 6:32:00 AM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/26/2026 12:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 15m012:38 AMKarlsruheCentral Station8:53 AMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/26/2026 12:38:00 AM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/26/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn10h 14m08:32 PMKarlsruheCentral Station6:46 AMSalzburgCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 3/26/2026 8:32:00 PM to Central Station, Salzburg (Austria) arriving at 3/27/2026 6:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 14m
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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, P+R South or Lastenstrasse, 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 7 connections between 4 Flight, 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 $30 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 21m.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 Ryanair, 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 Ryanair. 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
Airlines: Ryanair
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 7 connections between Flight, 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 228.8 miles.
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 $30 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 21m 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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