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Compare bus and train for Rijeka to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rijeka to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Rijeka to Salzburg:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Salzburg costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
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How to get from Rijeka to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rijeka to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:25 AM6h30Rijeka, Bus Station10:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:25 AM6h30Rijeka, Bus Station10:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:55 PM5h51Rijeka, Bus Station4:46 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$631One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus10:00 AM8h15Rijeka, Bus Station6:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM7h55Rijeka, Bus Station12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Salzburg:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Salzburg costing on average $59 (€49).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rijeka and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rijeka Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rijeka station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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