Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Padua to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration Fastest 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Salzburg:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Salzburg costing on average $77.
A bus is $275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Salzburg costing on average $320.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Flight takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $162 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $85. The journey takes 6h 42m versus 5h 6m 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 Padua to Salzburg
How to get from Padua to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:45 PM7h15Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)12:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:45 PM7h15Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)12:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH327 · LH11062:40 PM3h20Venice Marco Polo Airport6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$5331One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3524+
NJ 2366:50 PM8h05Padova2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3506+
NJ 2366:40 PM8h15Padova2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
Regionale 17216+
NJ 2365:53 PM9h02Padova2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM7h35Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)2:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM9h40Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)10:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM9h40Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)7:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$951One-way1 transfer
LH325 · LH110610:55 AM7h05Venice Marco Polo Airport6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$4321One-way1 transfer
LH9465+
LH113 · LH11083:10 PM6h55Verona Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$4661One-way2 transfers
EN8211+
LH113 · LH11083:10 PM6h55Verona Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$5151One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Padua 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 Padua to Salzburg.

This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Salzburg:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Salzburg costing on average $77.
A bus is $275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Salzburg costing on average $320.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Flight takes on average 8h 7m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Verona Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Padua to Salzburg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

