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Compare train and bus for Schwechat to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schwechat to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. 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 train costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schwechat to Salzburg:
A train is $28 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schwechat to Salzburg costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
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How to get from Schwechat to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schwechat to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 PM10h30Schwechat7:10 AMSalzburg$401One-way0 transfers
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8:40 PM10h30Schwechat7:10 AMSalzburg$401One-way0 transfers
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8:40 PM10h30Schwechat7:10 AMSalzburg$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schwechat to Salzburg:
A train is $28 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Schwechat to Salzburg costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schwechat and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Airport and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schwechat, Flughafen Wien Busterminal and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
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