How to travel from Barcelona to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei675 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei675, while a flight costs an average of lei2381.

Distance: 694 miles (1117 km)

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lei2381

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lei675

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lei658

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5h 39m

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3h 39m

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24h 3m

Average total duration

23h 33m

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30m

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15h 6m

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3.3 - 6.7kg

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1.1 - 2.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of lei675.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Salzburg:

A bus is lei1706 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Salzburg costing on average lei2381.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 39m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Salzburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 27m sooner (3h 39m by flight vs 15h 6m by car). Tickets start at around lei2381 compared to roughly lei658 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Barcelona to Salzburg

How to get from Barcelona to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Salzburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • VuelingVY8714+ÖBB | InterCityIC 646
    8:05 AM8h44
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    4:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    lei6231One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY8714+ÖBB | InterCityIC 646
    8:05 AM8h44
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    4:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    lei6231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1129 · LH1106
    1:50 PM4h15
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    6:05 PMSalzburg Airport
    lei16161One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:30 PM28h30
    Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
    12:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    lei6271One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM26h35
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    12:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    lei6381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:50 AM26h20
    Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
    1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    lei7561One-way
    2 transfers
  • VuelingVY8714+ÖBB | InterCityIC 648
    8:05 AM9h44
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    lei6511One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY8714+ÖBBRJX19918
    8:05 AM9h48
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    5:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    lei6801One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW2756+ÖBBRJX 768+Avion Express MaltaEW2521
    9:00 AM15h59
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf
    lei9551One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of lei675.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Salzburg:

A bus is lei1706 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Salzburg costing on average lei2381.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 39m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 3m.

The distance from Barcelona to Salzburg is approximately 694 miles (1117 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Salzburg is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, British Airways, Iberia to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Salzburg:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Salzburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Salzburg, you can explore the Hohensalzburg Fortress for panoramic views of the city and Alps, visit the baroque Mirabell Palace and Gardens, discover Mozart's Birthplace to learn about the famous composer, admire the stunning architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and stroll along Getreidegasse, a charming shopping street with historic buildings and cafes.
To fully experience Salzburg, including its historic sites, cultural attractions, and scenic views, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
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