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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a flight costs an average of $597.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$597 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Bologna to Salzburg:
A train is $62 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Salzburg costing on average $89.
A train is $570 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Salzburg costing on average $597.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
You'll arrive about 3h 22m sooner (3h 0m by flight vs 6h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $597 compared to roughly $185 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Salzburg
How to get from Bologna to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 88 · RJX 134777:45 AM7h17Bologna Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$851One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJ 88 · RJX 134777:45 AM7h17Bologna Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$851One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH287 · LH11086:30 PM3h35Bologna Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$9351One-way1 transfer
Other options
InterCityNotte 774+
Regionale 91534+RJ 84+
RJX199614:25 AM14h37Bologna Centrale7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$1161One-way3 transfers- Regionale Veloce 3464+RJ 88+RJX134777:10 AM7h52Bologna Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce 3466+RJ 86+RJX134798:10 AM8h52Bologna Centrale5:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$1431One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM9h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)2:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM11h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM10h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1181One-way1 transfer
LH6322+LH9487+
IC 6406:05 AM7h44Bologna Airport1:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3491One-way2 transfers- LH6322+RJX19976+LH94876:05 AM7h48Bologna Airport1:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$3491One-way2 transfers
- LH6322+IC 642+LH94876:05 AM8h44Bologna Airport2:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3491One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Salzburg:
A train is $62 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Salzburg costing on average $89.
A train is $570 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Salzburg costing on average $597.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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