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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 train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. 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 train costs an average of €13, while a flight costs an average of €436.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price | €436 Average price | €133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Padua to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Padua to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Salzburg:
A train is €38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Salzburg costing on average €51.
A train is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Salzburg costing on average €436.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €120. The journey takes 7h 9m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 84 · RJX 1996112:03 PM 6h59 Padova 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
RJ 84 · RJX 1996112:03 PM 6h59 Padova 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf €30 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH325 · LH126210:45 AM 3h10 Venice Marco Polo Airport 1:55 PM Salzburg Airport €340 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM 16h15 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 5:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd €41 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM 11h40 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 1:30 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM 14h25 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) 1:10 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW9811 · EW43394:30 PM 4h25 Venice Marco Polo Airport 8:55 PM Salzburg Airport €190 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH9503+
LH12606:35 AM 3h30 Verona Airport 10:05 AM Salzburg Airport €213 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH9507+
LH12642:25 PM 3h50 Verona Airport 6:15 PM Salzburg Airport €213 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Salzburg:
A train is €38 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Salzburg costing on average €51.
A train is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Salzburg costing on average €436.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
- Around 71 trains per day.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, GetJet Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Avion Express Malta to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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