There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Salzburg by train, bus, night train, car 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.
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Train
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Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Salzburg South
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Train #2
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Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
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Take the train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Night train
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Take the night train from Paris l'Est to Salzburg Hbf
Drive
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Drive from Paris Gallieni to Salzburg
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Salzburg
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Salzburg (SZG)
Fly Paris Orly to Salzburg
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Salzburg (SZG)
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Munich, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
Fly Paris Orly to Munich, train
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Munich (MUC)
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Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
Paris to Salzburg by train
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International entry into Austria from France
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Austria from France
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Austria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Austria is currently allowed from France.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Salzburg is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Salzburg is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Salzburg is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Austria.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Salzburg is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Salzburg is to fly which takes 6h 3m and costs €95 - €800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris and arriving at Salzburg South. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 30m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Paris l'Est and arriving at Salzburg Hbf. This train operates Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Paris and Salzburg is 798 km. The road distance is 982 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €160 - €240.
It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Paris to Salzburg, including transfers.
Paris to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Paris to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Paris Est station.
The best way to get from Paris to Salzburg is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €160 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 13h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €800 and takes 6h 3m.
- Distance: 798.5 km
- Duration: 8h 10m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Salzburg, Austria?
You can take a train from Magenta to Salzburg via Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Salzburg South twice daily. Tickets cost €45 - €55 and the journey takes 13h 30m. Union Ivkoni also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Salzburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €1200
Flights from Paris Orly to Salzburg via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €230 - €1400
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Munich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Paris Orly to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €600
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €700
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Salzburg via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €350
Flights from Paris Orly to Salzburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €360
Flights from Paris Orly to Salzburg via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €410
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Salzburg via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €400 - €600
Flights from Paris Orly to Salzburg via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Salzburg via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €500
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Salzburg via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €250 - €1200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Salzburg via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €330
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Salzburg via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €500
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Salzburg via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €550
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris l'Est to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €130
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Paris l'Est to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €100
- Website
- Nightjet
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- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- rdc-deutschland.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Paris Place du Pantheon to Salzburg Lastenstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Salzburg Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 15m and has one stopover.
Paris to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.
Paris to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Salzburg is 982 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Paris to Salzburg.
KLM, Transavia Holland, easyJet and three other airlines offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Salzburg Airport.
Book your Paris to Salzburg train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Salzburg bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 1873+ hotels available in Salzburg. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.