How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Salzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Salzburg start at R 893. The average price for this route is around R 903. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Essen to Salzburg?

The average bus journey time from Essen to Salzburg is 15h 10m, covering a distance of 598 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Essen to Salzburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Salzburg?

The earliest bus departs from Essen to Salzburg at 06:20. And the latest bus departs at 21:00.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Salzburg?

A bus trip from Essen to Salzburg produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Essen to Salzburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Salzburg?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Salzburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Salzburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Essen to Salzburg from R 896 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Essen to Salzburg on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	12h 35m	21:15	P+R Süd	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:20	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	14h 55m	21:15	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	08:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	15h 15m	23:55	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	09:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	16h 25m	01:30	P+R Süd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 3:44 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Salzburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 644, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

7h 35mAverage duration

594 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 893 - R 2 220	Average duration15h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 644 - R 3 347	Average duration7h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Salzburg?

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Stops in Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
C
Salzburg Airport
D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 558 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 209 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

AT Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Salzburg by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Essen to Salzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Essen to Salzburg start at R 893. The average price for this route is around R 903. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Essen to Salzburg?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Salzburg is 15h 10m, covering a distance of 598 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Salzburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Essen to Salzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Salzburg at 06:20. And the latest bus departs at 21:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Salzburg?
A bus trip from Essen to Salzburg produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Essen to Salzburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Salzburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Essen to Salzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Essen to Salzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.