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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bregenz to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bregenz to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 €40, while a flight costs an average of €735.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€68 Average price | €735 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bregenz to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Bregenz to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bregenz to Salzburg:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bregenz to Salzburg costing on average €68.
A bus is €696 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bregenz to Salzburg costing on average €735.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Tickets start at around €68 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€34. The journey takes 4h 46m versus 3h 17m 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.
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How to get from Bregenz to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bregenz to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX199836:09 AM 4h53 Bregenz station 11:02 AM Salzburg Hbf €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
RJX199836:09 AM 4h53 Bregenz station 11:02 AM Salzburg Hbf €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EC 195+
RE55:02 PM 4h40 Bregenz station 9:42 PM Salzburg Hbf €66 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
RJX134834:11 PM 4h53 Bregenz station 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
RJX199755:07 AM 4h56 Bregenz station 10:03 AM Salzburg Hbf €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
RJX199858:11 AM 4h51 Bregenz station 1:02 PM Salzburg Hbf €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM 6h40 Bregenz, Fritz-Mayer-Platz (Busbahnhof) 6:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:25 PM 6h50 Bregenz, Fritz-Mayer-Platz (Busbahnhof) 9:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 PM 7h05 Bregenz, Fritz-Mayer-Platz (Busbahnhof) 1:30 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bregenz to Salzburg:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bregenz to Salzburg costing on average €68.
A bus is €696 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bregenz to Salzburg costing on average €735.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bregenz and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bregenz station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bregenz, Fritz-Mayer-Platz (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Bayerische Regiobahn, EuroNight to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, GetJet Airlines, BA Euroflyer to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
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