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

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Essen from Salzburg. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
12h 30m
$75
$76
7
Train
7h 23m
$71
$76
112
Flight
1h 10m
$66
$324
16

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Salzburg?

You can get to Essen with just $66 by taking a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Wednesday
from $75
Thursday
from $188
Friday
from $75
Saturday
Sunday
from $71
Monday
from $71
Tuesday
from $66

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    12:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    14h 45m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    2:55 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $76
  • FlixBus
    13h 50m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    7:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $76
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:55 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    11:50 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $77

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Transavia Airlines
    18h 5m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:25 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Transavia Airlines
    Economy
    from $188
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    15h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:15 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $238
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $255
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $255

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    10:10 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    12:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    3:10 AM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    5:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $76
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    17h 30m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:45 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $235
  • Eurowings
    23h 10m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    4:25 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $256
  • Air Serbia
    24h 20m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:50 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $638

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 51m
    0
    9:07 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 48m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 23m
    0
    5:43 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    1:06 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $78
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 45m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    11:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $81
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    27h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:20 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $196
  • Eurowings
    27h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:20 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $209
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    10h 0m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    4:35 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $213
  • Eurowings
    10h 0m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    4:35 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $230

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 51m
    0
    9:07 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 48m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71
  • Deutsche Bahn
    10h 27m
    0
    10:55 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    9:22 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 58m
    0
    3:47 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    12:45 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $81

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $66
  • Lufthansa
    3h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $264
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    24h 0m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:45 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $362
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    23h 5m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:50 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $372

What are the fastest trips from Salzburg to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Salzburg in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. 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.

Wednesday
from 12h 30m
Thursday
from 1h 10m
Friday
from 13h 30m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 10m
Monday
from 7h 57m
Tuesday
from 1h 10m

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    11:50 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $77
  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    12:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    13h 50m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    7:25 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $76
  • FlixBus
    14h 45m
    0
    12:10 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    2:55 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $76

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $255
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:30 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $255
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    15h 45m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:15 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $238
  • Transavia Airlines
    18h 5m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:25 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Transavia Airlines
    Economy
    from $188

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    13h 30m
    0
    11:20 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    12:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    11:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • FlixBus
    14h 30m
    0
    3:10 AM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    5:40 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $76
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:55 PM
    Salzburg
    P+R South
    11:50 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $77
  • Fastest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    17h 30m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:45 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $235
  • Eurowings
    23h 10m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    4:25 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $256
  • Air Serbia
    24h 20m
    0
    9:30 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:50 AM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Serbia
    Economy
    from $638

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    11:20 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $302
  • Eurowings
    1h 15m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:05 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $256
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    10h 0m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    4:35 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $213
  • Eurowings
    10h 0m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    4:35 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from $230
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 23m
    0
    5:43 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    1:06 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $78
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 42m
    0
    4:08 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    11:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $81
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 45m
    0
    4:05 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    11:50 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $81
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 48m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7h 57m
    0
    3:05 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    11:02 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $81
  • Deutsche Bahn
    8h 58m
    0
    3:47 AM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    12:45 PM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $81
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 48m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71
  • Deutsche Bahn
    9h 51m
    0
    9:07 PM
    Salzburg
    Central Station
    6:58 AM
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from $71

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 10m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    7:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $66
  • Lufthansa
    3h 25m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    9:55 AM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $264
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    6h 30m
    0
    10:45 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    5:15 PM
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from $393
  • Lufthansa
    11h 30m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Salzburg Airport
    Salzburg Airport
    10:05 PM
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from $433
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Salzburg to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Salzburg and Essen?

In Salzburg, you will usually depart from Central Station, Lastenstrasse or P+R South, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, 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 Essen from Salzburg? With 7 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Flight 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 Salzburg and Essen, you can pay as low as $66 with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

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 Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo: you will get to Essen in just 1h 10m.

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 Salzburg and Essen are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, 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 Salzburg and Essen 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 Salzburg Airport or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Salzburg Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf 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 Salzburg to Essen?

The most popular companies between Salzburg and Essen, are FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

Airlines: Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Eurowings, Lufthansa and 5 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Salzburg to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Salzburg?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Essen from Salzburg.

How far is Essen from Salzburg?

The distance between Salzburg and Essen is 369.5 miles.

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

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 16 kgs of CO2, a train 21 kgs, a car 101 kgs, and a flight 146 kgs.

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

You can get to Essen with just $66 by taking a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

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

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 Essen in just 1h 10m with a Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

More routes to Salzburg and to Essen

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

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