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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 51, while a flight costs an average of CHF 443.
Distance: 408 miles (658 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 51 Average price Cheapest | CHF 86 Average price | CHF 443 Average price | CHF 234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rome to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Salzburg:
A train is CHF 35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Salzburg costing on average CHF 86.
A train is CHF 392 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Salzburg costing on average CHF 443.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
Tickets start at around CHF 51 compared to roughly CHF 234 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 184. The journey takes 10h 15m versus 9h 27m 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 Rome to Salzburg
How to get from Rome to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NJ 2945:10 PM 13h48 Rome Tiburtina 6:58 AM Salzburg Hbf CHF 60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NJ 294
5:10 PM 13h48 Rome Tiburtina 6:58 AM Salzburg Hbf CHF 60 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AZ7292 · LH1262
9:55 AM 4h00 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 1:55 PM Salzburg Airport CHF 539 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 9400+
Regionale Veloce 3466+RJ 82+
RJX134835:35 AM 15h27 Rome Termini 9:02 PM Salzburg Hbf CHF 62 1 One-way 3 transfers- FRECCIAROSSA 9400+Regionale Veloce 3466+RJ 86+RJX13479
5:35 AM 11h27 Rome Termini 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf CHF 94 1 One-way 3 transfers - FRECCIAROSSA 9400+Regionale Veloce 3466+RJ 82+RJX13483
5:35 AM 15h29 Rome Termini 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf CHF 94 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:55 PM 16h50 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 3:45 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd CHF 79 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
5:05 PM 16h35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 9:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd CHF 81 1 One-way 2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:00 PM 16h05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 9:05 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd CHF 81 1 One-way 1 transfer
LX1727+
LX3534+RJX 7649:35 AM 14h24 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf CHF 219 1 One-way 2 transfers- LX1727+LX3534+RJX 768
9:35 AM 15h24 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 12:59 AM Salzburg Hbf CHF 219 1 One-way 2 transfers 
LX3433+LX3534+RJX 7648:30 AM 15h29 Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport 11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf CHF 219 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Salzburg:
A train is CHF 35 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rome to Salzburg costing on average CHF 86.
A train is CHF 392 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Salzburg costing on average CHF 443.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Italo, Frecciarossa, ÖBB, EuroNight, Intercity to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, ITA, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Sky Alps, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Swiss to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Sky Alps.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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