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Compare bus, train, and flight for Split to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Split to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a flight costs an average of €318.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price | €318 Average price | €201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Split to Salzburg:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Salzburg costing on average €72.
A bus is €259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Salzburg costing on average €318.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
Train takes on average 16h 23m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €201 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €143. The journey takes 12h 55m versus 7h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Split to Salzburg
How to get from Split to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Split to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:20 PM13h35Split, Autobusni Kolodvor10:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:20 PM13h35Split, Autobusni Kolodvor10:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1106+
LH60051:00 PM5h05Split Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport€7691One-way1 transfer
Other options
EN 1272+
D 38+
ICE 210+
R 22005:20 PM16h33Split, Autobusni Kolodvor9:53 AMSalzburg Hbf€701One-way3 transfers
EN 1272+
RJX199525:20 PM18h33Split, Autobusni Kolodvor11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf€891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 AM16h10Split, Autobusni Kolodvor5:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd€591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM14h10Split, Autobusni Kolodvor12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd€661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM15h15Split, Autobusni Kolodvor11:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd€661One-way1 transfer
OS616+
RJX199767:00 AM6h53Split Airport1:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€2671One-way1 transfer
OU651 · OU5500+
IC 7446:15 AM14h34Split Airport8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€2701One-way2 transfers
OU651 · OU5500+
IC 6466:15 AM10h34Split Airport4:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€2851One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Split to Salzburg:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Salzburg costing on average €72.
A bus is €259 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Salzburg costing on average €318.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
Train takes on average 16h 23m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Split and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Split Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Eurowings, Air Serbia to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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