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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Sopron
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Sopron among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Sopron:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Sopron costing on average $79 (€67).
Other travel options to Sopron take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€67) compared to roughly $83 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 3h 24m 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.
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How to get from Salzburg to Sopron by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Sopron is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:05 AM12h50Salzburg9:55 PMSopron$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:05 AM12h50Salzburg9:55 PMSopron$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:15 AM10h30Salzburg9:45 PMSopron$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:00 PM12h50Salzburg2:50 AMSopron$331One-way0 transfers
- 10:20 PM12h40Salzburg11:00 AMSopron$471One-way0 transfers
- 8:40 PM14h15Salzburg10:55 AMSopron$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Sopron:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Sopron costing on average $79 (€67).
Other travel options to Sopron take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Sopron as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Sopron.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Sopron by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Sopron by train.
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