How to travel from Salzburg to Rome

There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Rome is a train with an average price of zł 200.

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Rome:

A train is zł 203 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Rome costing on average zł 402.

A train is zł 1,719 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rome costing on average zł 1,918.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 37m.

Bus takes on average 14h 59m.

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

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Rome is:

• Around 19 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Rome Termini.
• Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.

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

• Travel with ITA, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Air Dolomiti, Turkish Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, GetJet Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Sky Alps, Swiss, Brussels Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
• Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Regionale to go to Rome by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rome by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Rome with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Sky Alps.
• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.

Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.

To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.