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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 train costs an average of $37, while a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about 0. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 37m 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 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
How to get from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 793+
S 411:07 AM 3h51 Salzburg Hbf 2:58 PM Klagenfurt Annabichl $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 793+
S 411:07 AM 3h51 Salzburg Hbf 2:58 PM Klagenfurt Annabichl $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IC 791+
RJX 56 · IR 7839:07 AM 3h07 Salzburg Hbf 12:14 PM Klagenfurt Annabichl $24 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
RJ 215+
IR 68710:07 PM 7h00 Salzburg Hbf 5:07 AM Klagenfurt Annabichl $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJ 551+
IR 5838:07 AM 3h07 Salzburg Hbf 11:14 AM Klagenfurt Annabichl $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 791+
S 49:07 AM 3h51 Salzburg Hbf 12:58 PM Klagenfurt Annabichl $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM 6h25 Salzburg, P+R Süd 1:00 AM Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Klagenfurt am Wörthersee 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 Klagenfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Klagenfurt, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
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