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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Schwechat
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Schwechat among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€60 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Salzburg to Schwechat by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Schwechat is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Schwechat
Travel to Schwechat easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Schwechat.

There are 2 travel options from Salzburg to Schwechat: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Schwechat from Salzburg is by taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Salzburg to Schwechat:
A train is $19 (€17) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $35 (€31) from Salzburg to Schwechat.
The quickest way to travel from Salzburg to Schwechat is by train, which takes on average 2 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h 35 min.
The distance from Salzburg to Schwechat is approximately 159 miles (257 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Schwechat is:
- 8 buses a day.
- Around 22 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Schwechat from Salzburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Schwechat:
The following travel companies offer services from Salzburg to Schwechat:
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Schwechat by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Westbahn Salzburg to Schwechat tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Schwechat with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with 16 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Schwechat as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Salzburg to Schwechat.
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