4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Vienna to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
13 h 40 m
Average duration
15 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
660 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 $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 5 buses that leave Vienna for Salzburg on Sat, May 23, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 660 km distance in an average of 15 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 40 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 17 h 40 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.
6:30 PM17h40Vienna12:10 PMSalzburg$511One-way0 transfers- 11:30 AM16h30Vienna4:00 AMSalzburg$511One-way0 transfers
- 1:40 AM13h40Vienna3:20 PMSalzburg$521One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 AM13h40Vienna2:20 PMSalzburg$761One-way0 transfers
- 2:55 PM16h00Vienna6:55 AMSalzburg$981One-way0 transfers
- 1:40 AM13h40Vienna3:20 PMSalzburg$521One-way0 transfers
- 12:40 AM13h40Vienna2:20 PMSalzburg$761One-way0 transfers
- 2:55 PM16h00Vienna6:55 AMSalzburg$981One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM16h30Vienna4:00 AMSalzburg$511One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM17h40Vienna12:10 PMSalzburg$511One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $171 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Salzburg:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Salzburg costing on average $157 (€127).
A bus is $100 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Salzburg costing on average $171 (€138).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $76 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 11h 4m versus 8h 37m 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, FlixBus.
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.
Vienna to Salzburg Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 19h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Live departures
Vienna to Salzburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Salzburg buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h15 | 1:10 PM Siegen, Koblenzer Str. | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 16h00 | 8:55 AM Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 15h00 | 8:55 AM Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h40 | 6:35 PM Siegen, Koblenzer Str. | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 17h25 | 4:20 PM Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h15 | 1:10 PM Siegen, Koblenzer Str. | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h05 | 6:35 PM Siegen, Koblenzer Str. | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h00 | 6:45 PM Siegen, Koblenzer Str. | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 16h35 | 4:20 PM Montabaur, Bahnhofsplatz | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
| 12:40 AM Vienna | 13h40 | 2:20 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:40 AM Vienna | 13h40 | 3:20 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vienna to Salzburg
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Buses from Vienna to Salzburg run on average 15 times per day, taking around 11h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€36) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 410 miles (660 km) distance in 13h 40m.
Distance 410 miles (660 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€36) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 13h 40m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Vienna to SalzburgYou can travel by bus between Vienna to Salzburg with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $35 (€28). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vienna to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vienna to Salzburg
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 77A, 80A Metro: U3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant 1 (in the station)
- Restaurant 2 (in the station)
- Restaurant 3 (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13A, 69A Metro: U1 Train: S1, S2, S3
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