How to travel from Bratislava to Salzburg

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Compare bus and train for Bratislava to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $36.

Distance: 189 miles (305 km)

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$74

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$55

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4h 47m

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4h 17m

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5h 23m

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4h 53m

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from Bratislava to Salzburg

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

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

  • ÖBB | REXREX 6+ÖBB | InterCityIC 642
    10:16 AM4h33
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    2:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:50 PM5h05
    Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy
    4:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBB | REXREX 6+ÖBBRJX 562
    8:16 AM3h37
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | REXREX 6+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 342+Westbahn908
    7:16 AM4h52
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    12:08 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $911One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | REXREX 6+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 140+Westbahn914
    10:16 AM4h52
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    3:08 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $981One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | REXREX 6+ÖBB | InterCityIC 548
    8:16 AM4h33
    Bratislava-Petržalka
    12:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bratislava 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 Bratislava to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bratislava and Salzburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bratislava to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bratislava to Salzburg costing on average $36 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Bratislava to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Bratislava to Salzburg is approximately 189 miles (305 km).
The average frequency per day from Bratislava to Salzburg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bratislava to Salzburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bratislava to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bratislava to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bratislava 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.
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