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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of DKK 371 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 bus costs an average of DKK 371, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,828.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 398 Average price | DKK 371 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,828 Average price | DKK 982 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - 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 Rijeka to Salzburg:
A bus is DKK 27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Salzburg costing on average DKK 398.
A bus is DKK 3,457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Salzburg costing on average DKK 3,828.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Tickets start at around DKK 398 compared to roughly DKK 982 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 584. The journey takes 7h 19m versus 4h 35m 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.
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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.
9:55 PM5h51Rijeka3:46 AMSalzburgDKK 2861One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:55 PM5h51Rijeka3:46 AMSalzburgDKK 2861One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:55 PM5h51Rijeka3:46 AMSalzburgDKK 2861One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:55 PM5h51Rijeka2:46 AMSalzburgDKK 3301One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rijeka to Salzburg:
A bus is DKK 27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rijeka to Salzburg costing on average DKK 398.
A bus is DKK 3,457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rijeka to Salzburg costing on average DKK 3,828.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rijeka and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rijeka, Bus Station and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Flights mostly depart from Rijeka Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rijeka station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, EuroNight to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, CitizenPlane, Croatia Airlines, Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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