- Must visit
Mozart's Birthplace
Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying period rooms, instruments, and biographical exhibits.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 54 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Salzburg will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Vienna to Salzburg:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Salzburg costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 4h 12m versus 3h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Salzburg buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h45 | 5:15 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 10h15 | 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h45 | 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal | 6h55 | 4:55 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h40 | 9:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 9h20 | 9:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h00 | 10:55 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h45 | 3:45 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h25 | 5:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h25 | 6:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h35 | 8:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h45 | 9:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h15 | 10:00 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 9h35 | 11:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna to Salzburg run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 7h 15m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying period rooms, instruments, and biographical exhibits.
Baroque museum complex linking the cathedral precinct, state rooms, galleries, and religious collections in the heart of the Old Town.
Major modern and contemporary art museum with two venues, best known for the hilltop Mönchsberg site with strong exhibitions and city views.
Salzburg's most famous shopping street, lined with historic buildings, wrought-iron guild signs, and Mozart's birthplace.
Formal gardens beside Mirabell Palace, celebrated for geometric flowerbeds, statues, and classic fortress views.
Prominent hill above the Old Town with walking routes, viewpoints, and access to the Museum der Moderne terrace.
A classic Salzburg dessert of sweet soufflé-like dumplings, traditionally baked to resemble the city’s surrounding hills. It is one of the most iconic local specialties.
A hearty Alpine dish of small dumplings or noodles tossed with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. Popular across the region and commonly served in Salzburg inns.
Boiled beef served in broth, usually with potatoes, apple-horseradish, and chive sauce. A classic Austrian dish frequently found on traditional Salzburg menus.
Famous historic beer hall with a convivial atmosphere, fresh Märzen beer, and simple traditional Austrian food from adjoining food stalls.
Historic restaurant in the St. Peter district, known for refined Austrian cuisine and elegant dining rooms. A classic choice for traditional Salzburg dining.
Established Austrian inn near the old town, appreciated for schnitzel, dumplings, and classic regional comfort food in a cozy setting.
Prices are high by Austrian standards, especially hotels and dining in the center, but public transport and bakery lunches help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés; hotel staff may receive EUR 1-2.
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