How to travel from Rome to Salzburg

Travel between Rome, Italy and Salzburg, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can travelers from Italy enter Austria?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Salzburg from Rome?

Conditions of entry into Austria:

• There are no current restrictions

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Salzburg, Austria?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Austria has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information was last checked on 1/9/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey between Rome and Salzburg.

The restriction level for your return to Rome, Italy from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Rome from Salzburg restricted?

Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Rome from Salzburg?

Conditions of reentry into Italy:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Rome, Italy?

You should observe these safety measures in Italy as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Italy was last checked on 1/9/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Rome from Salzburg closer to your date of departure here.

There are 4 ways that you can travel between Rome and Salzburg. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Rome is by taking a flight, which costs on average $2 (€2).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Salzburg:

A flight is generally $73 (€63) less than a bus for the same trip. Taking a bus costs on average $75 (€65) from Rome to Salzburg.

Taking a flight is usually $98 (€85) less than taking a train to Salzburg, which costs on average $100 (€87) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Salzburg from Rome is by train with an average travel time of 12 h 43 min.

Other travel options to Salzburg can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 14 h 50 min   on average.

In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

The distance from Rome to Salzburg is approximately 408 miles (658 km).

The average frequency per day from Rome to Salzburg is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Rome to Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Rome to Salzburg:

• Most travelers take a bus from Rome, Termini to Salzburg, Hbf Bahnsteig.
• Most travelers take a flight from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport to Salzburg Airport.
• Most travelers catch their train from Roma Termini and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Salzburg by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Rome to Salzburg for $75 (€65) on Omio.
• ÖBB | Nightjet can take you to Salzburg by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB | Nightjet from Rome to Salzburg for $100 (€87).

Before traveling from Rome to Salzburg, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route costs on average $75 (€65) one way.
• A plane ticket for this trip costs on average $2 (€2) one way.
• A train ticket is costing on average $100 (€87) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Rome to Salzburg tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.