How to travel from Salzburg to Vienna

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Travel Information between Salzburg and Vienna

distanceDistance156 miles (251 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$22 - $25
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 2 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $22 (€20) • 2 h 30 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus or Westbahn

Take a train or bus to travel 156 miles (251 km) to Vienna from Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus or Westbahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Salzburg to Vienna.

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from Salzburg to Vienna

How to get from Salzburg to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Westbahn
09:22AM2h30
Salzburg Hbf
11:52AMVienna Westbahnhof
$741One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB | RailjetRJ 541
05:11AM2h54
Salzburg Hbf
08:05AMVienna Hbf
$561One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
ÖBBRJX 861
09:07AM2h25
Salzburg Hbf
11:32AMVienna Hbf
$881One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Westbahn
09:52AM2h30
Salzburg Hbf
12:22PMVienna Westbahnhof
$741One-way
0 transfers
Westbahn
08:52AM2h30
Salzburg Hbf
11:22AMVienna Westbahnhof
$741One-way
0 transfers
ÖBB | RailjetRJ 543
06:11AM2h54
Salzburg Hbf
09:05AMVienna Hbf
$621One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:20AM7h25
Salzburg, P+R Süd
03:45PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15AM9h25
Salzburg, P+R Süd
06:40PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:00AM9h45
Salzburg, P+R Süd
08:45PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$731One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Salzburg to Vienna

Travelers journeying in Austria between Salzburg and Vienna have the choice of traveling via bus or train. Both buses and trains take approximately the same amount of time and are usually the same price. Traveling from Salzburg to Vienna should be fast, comfortable and convenient, no matter which option you choose.

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Salzburg to Vienna Travel Comparison

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buses

€20

2:09 h

1 Day Ahead

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€20

2:22 h

1 Week Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna?

Cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna


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Taking the bus is usually the cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna; however, taking the train is not significantly more expensive on average. Generally speaking, buses are cheaper than trains when booked close to the travel date. Buses traveling from Salzburg to Vienna depart from Salzburg's Lastenstrasse bus station and take approximately 2:22 h to arrive at Vienna's Hütteldorf bus station. Over 30 buses travel from Salzburg to Vienna every day, with the earliest bus departing Salzburg at 5:52 a.m. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Salzburg to Vienna.


Fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna


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Both the bus and train take approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to travel from Vienna to Salzburg. Both buses and trains travel directly from Vienna to Salzburg multiple times per day. The fastest bus traveling from Salzburg to Vienna is approximately 10 minutes faster than the fastest train. Trains traveling from Salzburg to Vienna depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive at either Vienna's Westbahnhof or Hauptbahnhof. Buses depart from Salzburg's Lastenstrasse bus station and arrive at Vienna's Hütteldorf bus station. Both ÖBB and Westbahn operate trains from Sazlburg to Vienna, while Flixbus is the main bus company traveling this route.


Most popular way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna


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Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna. Since buses and trains take the same amount of time to travel from Salzburg to Vienna and are approximately the same price, most people choose the comfort of traveling from Salzburg to Vienna by train. Both ÖBB and Westbahn travel from Salzburg to Vienna multiple times per day, with the first train departing Salzburg Hbf at 8:00 a.m. Usually, 7 trains travel from Salzburg to Vienna every day.


How to get from Salzburg to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Salzburg to Vienna, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Salzburg to Vienna and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Salzburg to Vienna

You can travel by travel to Vienna from Salzburg with Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

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