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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Brenner
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Brenner among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Salzburg to Brenner:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Brenner costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Brenner take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 43m 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 Brenner
How to get from Salzburg to Brenner by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Brenner is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJX19970+
S 37:56 PM2h57Salzburg Hbf10:53 PMBrenner station$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJX19970+S 37:56 PM2h57Salzburg Hbf10:53 PMBrenner station$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- RJX19970+S 37:56 PM2h57Salzburg Hbf10:53 PMBrenner station$241One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX19988+S 38:56 PM2h57Salzburg Hbf11:53 PMBrenner station$241One-way1 transfer
- RJX19972+S 39:56 PM2h57Salzburg Hbf12:53 AMBrenner station$241One-way1 transfer
IC 19936+S 35:56 AM3h01Salzburg Hbf8:57 AMBrenner station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM7h04Salzburg, P+R Süd6:04 PMVipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM8h24Salzburg, P+R Süd8:34 PMVipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM7h49Salzburg, P+R Süd2:19 PMVipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Brenner:
A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Brenner costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Brenner take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Brenner 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 Brenner station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Vipiteno Sterzing, SS44 / Via Lent.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brenner by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn to go to Brenner by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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