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Compare train and bus for Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg:
A bus is $0.38 (€0.31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg
How to get from Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
REX 1824+
IR 7118:29 AM2h20Spittal-Millstättersee10:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
REX 1824+
IR 7118:29 AM2h20Spittal-Millstättersee10:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 79610:55 AM1h58Spittal-Millstättersee12:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
S 6+
REX 1824+
IR 7118:02 AM2h47Rothenthurn10:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$121One-way2 transfers
IC 7988:55 AM1h58Spittal-Millstättersee10:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
S 6+
IC 7988:02 AM2h51Rothenthurn10:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg:
A bus is $0.38 (€0.31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Spittal an der Drau to Salzburg costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Spittal an der Drau and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Spittal-Millstättersee and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Salzburg by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
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