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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a train costs an average of $159.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$159 Average price | $89 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration Fastest 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Salzburg:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Salzburg costing on average $159 (€129).
A bus is $372 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Salzburg costing on average $461 (€373).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 37m.
Tickets start at around $159 (€129) compared to roughly $207 (€167) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 8h 26m versus 7h 20m 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 Florence to Salzburg
How to get from Florence to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM12h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 AM12h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1171One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 744+
OS5362:50 PM5h59Florence Peretola Airport8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$8181One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3848+
NJ 2364:09 PM10h46Florence Santa Maria Novella2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$1221One-way3 transfers- Regionale 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3846+NJ 2362:09 PM12h46Florence Santa Maria Novella2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$1221One-way3 transfers
- Regionale 18512 · Regionale 17824 · Regionale Veloce 3844+NJ 23612:09 PM14h46Florence Santa Maria Novella2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$1221One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM12h45Florence, Guidoni Tram T212:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM12h40Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM11h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1281One-way1 transfer
- IC 640+OS5407:00 AM6h49Florence Peretola Airport1:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$4861One-way1 transfer
RJX19976+OS5407:00 AM6h53Florence Peretola Airport1:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$4861One-way1 transfer- IC 642+OS5407:00 AM7h49Florence Peretola Airport2:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$4861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Salzburg:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Salzburg costing on average $159 (€129).
A bus is $372 (€301) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Salzburg costing on average $461 (€373).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 37m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Frecciarossa to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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