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Compare train and bus 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 train, with an average ticket price of Kč 924 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč 924, while a bus costs an average of Kč 1,129.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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Kč 924 Average price Cheapest | Kč 1,129 Average price | Kč 2,125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bratislava to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Salzburg:
A train is Kč 206 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Salzburg costing on average Kč 1,129.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
Tickets start at around Kč 924 compared to roughly Kč 2,125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč 1,202. The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 37m 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 Bratislava to Salzburg
How to get from Bratislava to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
REX 8+
RJX 7688:50 PM4h09Bratislava hlavná stanica12:59 AMSalzburg HbfKč 5661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- REX 8+RJX 7688:50 PM4h09Bratislava hlavná stanica12:59 AMSalzburg HbfKč 5661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- REX 6+RJX 3684:16 AM3h37Bratislava-Petržalka7:53 AMSalzburg HbfKč 8251One-way1 transfer
Other options
- REX 8+
RJ 820+REX 210:50 PM7h52Bratislava hlavná stanica6:42 AMSalzburg HbfKč 5661One-way2 transfers - REX 8+RJ 820+REX 210:50 PM7h52Bratislava hlavná stanica6:42 AMSalzburg HbfKč 5661One-way2 transfers
- Os 8+
IC 84811:50 PM7h59Bratislava hlavná stanica7:49 AMSalzburg HbfKč 5661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:50 PM5h05Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy4:55 AMSalzburg, P+R SüdKč 9301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM5h55Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik)4:55 AMSalzburg, P+R SüdKč 9561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Salzburg:
A train is Kč 206 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Salzburg costing on average Kč 1,129.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 51m.
- Around 25 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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