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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Maribor
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Maribor among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Maribor
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Maribor, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Maribor:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Maribor costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Maribor take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $124 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75 (€63). The journey takes 5h 5m versus 3h 42m 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 Maribor
How to get from Salzburg to Maribor by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Maribor is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:20 PM 4h50 Salzburg, P+R Süd 2:10 AM Maribor, Bus Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:20 PM 4h50 Salzburg, P+R Süd 2:10 AM Maribor, Bus Station $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
OS7255 · OS72266:30 AM 3h10 Salzburg Airport 9:40 AM Graz Airport $933 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 793+
RJX 134+
11:07 AM 5h53 Salzburg Hbf 5:00 PM Maribor, Bus Station $147 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 791+RJX 56+
9:07 AM 5h53 Salzburg Hbf 3:00 PM Maribor, Bus Station $147 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 793+RJX 134+
11:07 AM 6h53 Salzburg Hbf 6:00 PM Maribor, Bus Station $147 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
11:35 PM 4h40 Salzburg, P+R Süd 4:15 AM Maribor, Bus Station $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
- OS7251 · OS7240
2:45 PM 7h55 Salzburg Airport 10:40 PM Graz Airport $933 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Maribor:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Maribor costing on average $49 (€41).
Other travel options to Maribor take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Maribor 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 Maribor station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Maribor, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maribor by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX to go to Maribor by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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