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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 $43. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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$65 Average price | $59 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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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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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Schwechat:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Schwechat costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Schwechat take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Wien, Flughafen Schwechat.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Vienna Airport.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Schwechat by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Schwechat by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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