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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $654.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$177 Average price | $654 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Salzburg:
A bus is $91 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $177 (€149).
A bus is $568 (€476) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $654 (€548).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around $177 (€149) compared to roughly $179 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 8h 33m versus 7h 43m 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 Geneva to Salzburg
How to get from Geneva to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 711+
RJX134797:35 AM9h27Geneva station5:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 711+RJX134797:35 AM9h27Geneva station5:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5745+LH110410:15 AM3h20Geneva International Airport1:35 PMSalzburg Airport$8831One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 719+RJX1348311:35 AM9h29Geneva station9:04 PMSalzburg Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
- IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 372 · ICE 5657:05 AM9h53Geneva station4:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$721One-way4 transfers
- IR 2511 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 696:54 AM10h04Geneva station4:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$721One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM13h20Geneve, Place Dorcière12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM17h35Geneve, Place Dorcière9:40 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$721One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM13h15Geneve, Place Dorcière1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$721One-way1 transfer
EW9413 · EW97168:55 AM11h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:00 PMSalzburg Airport$4301One-way1 transfer- LH1083 · LH11046:55 AM6h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:35 PMSalzburg Airport$6281One-way1 transfer
- LH1106+
LH567310:30 AM7h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:45 PMSalzburg Airport$6281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Salzburg:
A bus is $91 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $177 (€149).
A bus is $568 (€476) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $654 (€548).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Salzburg by flight.
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