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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 €66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. 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 €66, while a flight costs an average of €486.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€66 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price | €486 Average price | €201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m 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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Compare ways to travel from Split to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Split to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Split to Salzburg:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Salzburg costing on average €99.
A bus is €420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Salzburg costing on average €486.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
Train takes on average 16h 23m.
Tickets start at around €66 compared to roughly €201 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €135. The journey takes 12h 37m 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.
FlixBus4:00 PM 12h46 Split, Autobusni Kolodvor 4:46 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:00 PM 12h46 Split, Autobusni Kolodvor 4:46 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LX4255+
LX4400 · OS873012:15 PM 6h40 Split Airport 6:55 PM Salzburg Airport €742 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus9:20 PM 13h35 Split, Autobusni Kolodvor 10:55 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 AM 14h10 Split, Autobusni Kolodvor 12:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd €64 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM 15h15 Split, Autobusni Kolodvor 11:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd €64 1 One-way 1 transfer
LX3536+
RJX 764+
LX425512:15 PM 11h44 Split Airport 11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf €465 1 One-way 2 transfers
LX3570+
RJX 764+
LX425512:15 PM 11h44 Split Airport 11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf €465 1 One-way 2 transfers
LX3570+
RJX19972+
LX425512:15 PM 9h38 Split Airport 9:53 PM Salzburg Hbf €470 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Split to Salzburg:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Salzburg costing on average €99.
A bus is €420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Salzburg costing on average €486.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 7m.
Train takes on average 16h 23m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses 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 FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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