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Mozart's Birthplace
Birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying family items, instruments, and context on his early Salzburg years.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bad Ischl to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bad Ischl to Salzburg will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bad Ischl for Salzburg on Tue, Jul 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 44 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bad Ischl to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bad Ischl to Salzburg:
A bus is $11 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bad Ischl to Salzburg costing on average $23 (€23).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
You'll arrive about -1h -13m sooner (1h 10m by bus vs 57m by car) and save roughly $-2.04 (€-2.04) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€12) vs $10 (€10)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 06:24AM | Arrival Time 07:33AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 07:24AM | Arrival Time 08:49AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 08:24AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 08:54AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 09:24AM | Arrival Time 10:49AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 09:54AM | Arrival Time 11:19AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 10:24AM | Arrival Time 11:49AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 10:54AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 11:24AM | Arrival Time 12:49PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 11:54AM | Arrival Time 01:19PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 12:24PM | Arrival Time 01:49PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 12:54PM | Arrival Time 02:19PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 01:07PM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 01:24PM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 01:54PM | Arrival Time 03:19PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 02:24PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 02:54PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 03:07PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 03:24PM | Arrival Time 04:49PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 03:54PM | Arrival Time 05:19PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 04:07PM | Arrival Time 05:09PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 04:24PM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 04:54PM | Arrival Time 06:19PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 05:07PM | Arrival Time 06:09PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 05:24PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 05:54PM | Arrival Time 07:08PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 06:07PM | Arrival Time 07:09PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 06:24PM | Arrival Time 07:38PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 06:54PM | Arrival Time 08:08PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 07:07PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 07:24PM | Arrival Time 08:38PM | Duration 1h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 07:54PM | Arrival Time 09:03PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 08:24PM | Arrival Time 09:33PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 08:54PM | Arrival Time 10:03PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 09:24PM | Arrival Time 10:33PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Bad Ischl to Salzburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€12) but you can travel from only $10 (€10) by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:11, the last at 09:11. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€12) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 2m |
First bus 9:11 AM |
Last bus 9:11 AM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying family items, instruments, and context on his early Salzburg years.
Science center with interactive exhibits on physics, biology, and technology; excellent for families and curious adults.
Historic residence rooms and state apartments illustrating the power and taste of Salzburg’s prince-archbishops.
Salzburg’s famous old shopping lane with wrought-iron guild signs, historic houses, and direct links to Mozart’s birthplace.
Formal gardens and walking area by Mirabell Palace, admired for baroque design, statues, and fortress views.
Tree-lined viewpoint hill with forest paths, old fortifications, and sweeping vistas over the Old Town and fortress.
Salzburg’s famous soufflé-like dessert of sweetened egg whites, baked and torn into pieces, then dusted with sugar. A classic from Hotel Sacher traditions.
A rustic farmer’s breakfast of pan-fried potatoes, onions, and meat, usually topped with a fried egg. Popular in Alpine inns across Salzburg state.
Thin slices of boiled beef in broth, usually served with horseradish, root vegetables, and potatoes. A classic Austrian dish common in Salzburg taverns.
Well-known fine dining restaurant focused on modern Austrian cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and polished service in an intimate setting.
Historic beer hall and monastery brewery known for Märzen beer, simple Austrian dishes, and lively communal tables in a classic Salzburg setting.
Traditional tavern near the old town serving schnitzel, Tafelspitz, and regional classics in elegant historic rooms with a refined local feel.
Moderate for Western Europe; hotels rise in peak season, dining is mid-priced, and public transport is reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. Tip restaurants about 5-10%, round up in cafes, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bad Ischl to Salzburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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