How to travel from Geneva to Salzburg

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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 $48. 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 $48, and a flight costs an average of $136.

Distance: 342 miles (552 km)

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Flight

$153

Average price

$82

Average price

Cheapest

$477

Average price

8h 41m

Average total duration

8h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 34m

Average total duration

12h 4m

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30m

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5h 16m

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2h 16m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

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ÖBB

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FlixBus

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Swiss

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from Geneva to Salzburg

How to get from Geneva to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Geneva to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM13h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $931One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM13h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $931One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9749 · EW4339
    4:15 PM4h40
    Geneva International Airport
    8:55 PMSalzburg Airport
    $10381One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBBIR 1819+ÖBB | InterCityIC 523+ÖBBIR 2373 · IR 3278
    12:05 PM8h59
    Geneva station
    9:04 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $2151One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 713 · EC 191 · RJX 69
    8:35 AM8h23
    Geneva station
    4:58 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $2321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 717 · EC 193 · RJX 261
    10:35 AM8h23
    Geneva station
    6:58 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $2321One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:05 PM17h05
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    1:10 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 AM18h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM18h10
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    2:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS156+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
    7:50 PM6h17
    Geneva International Airport
    2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $12321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air BalticOS152+ÖBB | InterCityIC 646
    9:35 AM7h14
    Geneva International Airport
    4:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $12681One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS154+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
    6:00 PM8h07
    Geneva International Airport
    2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $12321One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Salzburg:

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $66 (€52).

A bus is $88 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Salzburg costing on average $136 (€108).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 12h 55m.

The distance from Geneva to Salzburg is approximately 342 miles (552 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Salzburg is:
  • Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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