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Compare train and bus for Bolzano to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Bolzano to Salzburg:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Salzburg costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 4h 18m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bolzano to Salzburg
How to get from Bolzano to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolzano to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM7h35Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$471One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM7h35Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJ 88+
RJX1347710:36 AM4h26Bolzano/Bozen3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$991One-way1 transfer
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+
NJ 402361:12 PM13h43Bolzano/Bozen2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
Regionale 16685+NJ 402361:36 PM13h19Bolzano/Bozen2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$851One-way1 transfer- Regionale 16679+NJ 4023612:36 PM14h19Bolzano/Bozen2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$851One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM9h15Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)6:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM7h20Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$511One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 AM7h25Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$511One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Salzburg:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Salzburg costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Regionalzug, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
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