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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Bad Ischl
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Bad Ischl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€22 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Salzburg to Bad Ischl:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bad Ischl costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Bad Ischl take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-12.20. The journey takes 1h 34m versus 56m 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 Salzburg to Bad Ischl
How to get from Salzburg to Bad Ischl by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Bad Ischl is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX 769+
R 705:01 AM2h02Salzburg Hbf7:03 AMBad Ischl€101One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
RJX 769+
R 705:01 AM2h02Salzburg Hbf7:03 AMBad Ischl€101One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 543+
REX 706:11 AM1h52Salzburg Hbf8:03 AMBad Ischl€281One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 70+
IC 5457:11 AM1h56Salzburg Hbf9:07 AMBad Ischl€151One-way1 transfer
REX 70+
IC 5478:11 AM1h52Salzburg Hbf10:03 AMBad Ischl€281One-way1 transfer
RJX 761+
IC 11186:01 AM4h26Salzburg Hbf10:27 AMBad Ischl€301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bad Ischl:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bad Ischl costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Bad Ischl take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Bad Ischl as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Bad Ischl.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Bad Ischl by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Bad Ischl by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh.
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