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Compare train, bus, and flight for Buchs to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Buchs to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. 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 €38, while a flight costs an average of €751.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€47 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €751 Average price | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Buchs to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Buchs to Salzburg:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buchs to Salzburg costing on average €47.
A bus is €713 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buchs to Salzburg costing on average €751.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €51. The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 48m 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 Buchs to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Buchs to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 PM 5h50 Buchs 10:55 PM Salzburg €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:05 PM 5h50 Buchs 10:55 PM Salzburg €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:05 PM 5h50 Buchs 10:55 PM Salzburg €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:05 PM 5h50 Buchs 9:55 PM Salzburg €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Buchs to Salzburg:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Buchs to Salzburg costing on average €47.
A bus is €713 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Buchs to Salzburg costing on average €751.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Buchs 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 Buchs SG and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vaduz, Rheinparkstadion and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB.
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