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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 prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $214.
Distance: 342 miles (552 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$129 Average price | $375 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m 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 $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $295 (€238) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $375 (€302).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
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 717+
EC 193+RJX19919+
REX 110:24 AM9h39Geneva station8:03 PMSalzburg Hbf$681One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 717+EC 193+RJX19919+REX 110:24 AM9h39Geneva station8:03 PMSalzburg Hbf$681One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LH1079 · LH11086:50 PM3h15Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$5521One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IR 1815+IC 519+EC 193+RJX199199:53 AM10h10Geneva station8:03 PMSalzburg Hbf$1431One-way4 transfers
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 3708:53 AM10h05Geneva station6:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$1491One-way5 transfers- IC 713 · IC 1615 · ICE 370 · ICE 5678:24 AM10h34Geneva station6:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$1491One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 AM12h35Geneve, Place Dorcière6:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM14h20Geneve, Place Dorcière3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1161One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM13h20Geneve, Place Dorcière12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$1201One-way1 transfer
BA743+
BA26269:55 AM10h15Geneva International Airport8:10 PMSalzburg Airport$5461One-way1 transfer- LH1077 · LH11062:35 PM3h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport$5521One-way1 transfer
- LH1077 · LH11082:35 PM7h30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$5521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Salzburg:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $295 (€238) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $375 (€302).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 12h 40m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Salzburg by train.
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