How to travel from Salzburg to Schwechat

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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 an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. 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 $61, while a train costs an average of $65.

Distance: 159 miles (257 km)

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$65

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$61

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$64

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3h 0m

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2h 30m

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9h 21m

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8h 51m

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2h 50m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Schwechat is a bus with an average price of $61 (€51).

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

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Schwechat costing on average $65 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Schwechat is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salzburg and Schwechat including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Schwechat among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 30m by train vs 2h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $65 (€54) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Salzburg to Schwechat

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.

  • FlixBus
    11:00 PM7h35
    Salzburg
    6:35 AMSchwechat
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:00 PM7h35
    Salzburg
    6:35 AMSchwechat
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:00 PM7h35
    Salzburg
    6:35 AMSchwechat
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Schwechat including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Schwechat is a bus with an average price of $61 (€51).

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

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Schwechat costing on average $65 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Schwechat is by train with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 21m.

The distance from Salzburg to Schwechat is approximately 159 miles (257 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Schwechat is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Schwechat:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Schwechat, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Schwechat by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Schwechat by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Schwechat:
  • 33 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Schwechat often also extend their vacation to go to Bratislava, Brno, Budapest, Vienna, Graz. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schwechat and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Schwechat to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Schwechat, you can explore the Schwechat Brewery with guided tours and tastings, enjoy traditional Austrian dishes at local restaurants, and attend live events at the Multiversum Schwechat. Discover hidden gems on a guided walking tour, and participate in seasonal festivals and markets. Visit best sights like the Schwechat Refinery for a tour on energy production, relax at Felmayergarten park, learn about local history at the Schwechat Museum, and admire the architecture of St. Jakob Church.
A visit to Schwechat can be comfortably completed in 1 to 2 days, allowing enough time to explore its key attractions, such as the local museums and parks, and enjoy the town's dining options.

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