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Compare train and bus for Brenner to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brenner to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $47, while a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Brenner to Salzburg:
A train is $0.83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brenner to Salzburg costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21. The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 41m 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 Brenner to Salzburg
How to get from Brenner to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brenner to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJX19975+
S 37:03 AM3h00Brenner station10:03 AMSalzburg Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJX19975+S 37:03 AM3h00Brenner station10:03 AMSalzburg Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- RJX19983+S 38:03 AM2h59Brenner station11:02 AMSalzburg Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX19981+S 35:58 AM3h04Brenner station9:02 AMSalzburg Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
- RJX 186+
REX 18269:03 AM3h00Brenner station12:03 PMSalzburg Hbf$361One-way1 transfer - RJX 1868:56 AM3h07Brenner station12:03 PMSalzburg Hbf$361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:52 AM6h18Vipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:52 PM8h23Vipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent9:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:47 AM5h58Vipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brenner to Salzburg:
A train is $0.83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brenner to Salzburg costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brenner and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brenner station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
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