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Bus Essen to Salzburg: Trip Overview

Bus Essen to Salzburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$58
Average bus trip duration14h 50m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure6:35 AM
Distance371 miles (598 km)
Latest bus departure8:30 PM

Essen to Salzburg Buses

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Bus service from Essen to Salzburg will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Essen to Salzburg, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:35AM - 8:30PM
Minimum Price$33
Average Ticket Price$58
Minimum Trip Duration12h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration14h50m
Distance371 miles (598 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Salzburg

You can take a bus or a train to go from Essen to Salzburg. Both are easy and eco-friendly ways to travel to Salzburg. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Essen to Salzburg takes around 14h 50m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 12h 30m. This is the time it takes to travel the 369 miles (595 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Essen and Salzburg is 369 miles (595 km).

About 7 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus. The number of buses from Essen to Salzburg can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Essen to Salzburg a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 6:35 AM and 8:30 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Essen to Salzburg start their journey at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and wind up at P+R Süd. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, choose the bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $33.

You can expect to pay around $58 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $33 to $86, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Salzburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Natural History, Salzburg Cathedral, Altstadt, Salzburg Festival and Mozarts Geburtshaus.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Essen to Salzburg but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Essen to Salzburg, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Essen to Salzburg that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Essen to Salzburg while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Salzburg to Essen

You can also go to Salzburg by train

Train from Essen to Salzburg

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