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Compare bus for Salzburg to St. Gilgen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to St. Gilgen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to St. Gilgen is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).
The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to St. Gilgen is by bus with an average journey time of 42m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Salzburg and St. Gilgen.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to St. Gilgen among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.
You'll arrive about -1h -6m sooner (42m by bus vs 36m by car) and save roughly $-1.89 (€-1.56) compared to fuel and tolls ($8 (€7) vs $7 (€5)). 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.
Salzburg to St. Gilgen Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 05:33AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 06:06AM | Arrival Time 06:43AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 06:57AM | Arrival Time 07:34AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 07:27AM | Arrival Time 08:04AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 08:34AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 08:12AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 09:04AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 08:42AM | Arrival Time 09:12AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 09:34AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 09:12AM | Arrival Time 09:42AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 09:27AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 10:34AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 10:27AM | Arrival Time 11:04AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 10:42AM | Arrival Time 11:12AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 11:27AM | Arrival Time 12:04PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 12:27PM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 01:34PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 01:27PM | Arrival Time 02:04PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 02:27PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 03:34PM | Duration 0h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Live departures
Salzburg to St. Gilgen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to St. Gilgen buses for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 4:30 PM Salzburg | 0h40 | 5:10 PM St. Gilgen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 PM Salzburg | 0h20 | 7:10 PM St. Gilgen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen
AustriaAustria
Buses from Salzburg to St. Gilgen run on average 2 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:33, the last at 23:22. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 30m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 5:33 AM |
Last bus 11:22 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh from Salzburg to St. GilgenYou can travel by bus between Salzburg to St. Gilgen with BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh for as low as $8 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
2 a day
Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
30m
Cheapest Price
$8 (€7)
Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to St. Gilgen 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 St. Gilgen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Salzburg to St. Gilgen can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Salzburg to St. Gilgen is $8 (€7) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen is 30m to travel the 14 miles (24 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen leaves at 5:33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen leaves at 11:22 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Salzburg to St. Gilgen with BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh for the best way to get you to St. Gilgen. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Salzburg and St. Gilgen and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to St. Gilgen from Salzburg is worth doing with a journey time of 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a bus between Salzburg and St. Gilgen.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen.
No, the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen has no accessibility options.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in St. Gilgen are:
- Zwölferhorn Cable Car, offers panoramic views of Lake Wolfgang and the surrounding mountains
- Mozartplatz, a charming square featuring a statue of Mozart's mother and picturesque architecture
- St. Gilgen Parish Church, a historic church known for its beautiful baroque interior and serene atmosphere
- Lake Wolfgang, a popular spot for boating and swimming with stunning alpine scenery
- Heimatkundliches Museum, a local history museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits about the region's cultural heritage.
The best things to do in St. Gilgen include:
- Schafberg Railway, take a nostalgic steam train ride to the summit of Schafberg Mountain for breathtaking vistas
- Visit the Zwölferhorn Mountain for hiking and enjoy the natural beauty of the Salzkammergut region
- Explore the local markets in St. Gilgen for traditional Austrian crafts and delicacies
- Enjoy a boat tour on Lake Wolfgang to discover hidden coves and picturesque landscapes
- Attend a classical music concert in St. Gilgen, celebrating the legacy of Mozart in this charming village.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen.
No, luggage for the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Salzburg to St. Gilgen.
Since both Salzburg and St. Gilgen are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to St. Gilgen among Omio's users.
Austria uses the Euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but card payments are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred in smaller towns or for small purchases.
In St. Gilgen, travelers should be aware of typical safety concerns such as pickpocketing in crowded areas, especially near popular attractions and transport hubs. It is advisable to secure personal belongings and remain vigilant in busy spots. While scams are not widely reported, travelers should be cautious of unofficial taxi services and always agree on fares beforehand or use licensed providers. Staying informed about weather conditions is also important, as sudden changes can affect outdoor activities.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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