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Compare train and bus for Bad Ischl to Salzburg
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 $15. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bad Ischl to Salzburg costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Bad Ischl to Salzburg
How to get from Bad Ischl to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bad Ischl to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 70+
IC 5406:53 AM1h56Bad Ischl8:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
R 70+
IC 5406:53 AM1h56Bad Ischl8:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
REX 70+
IC 5448:56 AM1h53Bad Ischl10:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
Other options
REX 70+
IC 5427:41 AM2h08Bad Ischl9:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$331One-way1 transfer
REX 70+
IC 5469:53 AM1h56Bad Ischl11:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
R 70+
IC 54810:53 AM1h56Bad Ischl12:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bad Ischl to Salzburg:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bad Ischl to Salzburg costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bad Ischl and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bad Ischl and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh.
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