How to travel from Venice to Salzburg

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Travel Information from Venice to Salzburg

Distance166 miles (268 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$22 - $31
Cheapest modeBus • $22 (€20) • 6 h 45 min
Fastest modeTrain • $31 (€28) • 5 h 52 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or ÖBB | Railjet

Take a train or bus to travel 166 miles (268 km) from Venice to Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or ÖBB | Railjet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Venice to Salzburg.

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from Venice to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55AM7h20
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
03:15PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:55AM7h20
Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
03:15PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air DolomitiOS544+ÖBBRJX 760
02:35PM5h18
Venice Marco Polo Airport
07:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$3401One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBB | RailjetRJ 132+ÖBB | InterCityIC 793
09:56AM5h52
Venice Santa Lucia
03:48PMSalzburg Hbf
$1031One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRJ 84 · RJX 661
11:35AM7h27
Venice Santa Lucia
07:02PMSalzburg Hbf
$921One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | RailjetRJ 84+ÖBBRJX 661
11:35AM7h27
Venice Santa Lucia
07:02PMSalzburg Hbf
$1181One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:55AM9h20
Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
03:15PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$531One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiOS548+ÖBBRJX 768
07:15PM5h44
Venice Marco Polo Airport
12:59AMSalzburg Hbf
$3091One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiOS544+ÖBBRJX 764
02:35PM9h24
Venice Marco Polo Airport
11:59PMSalzburg Hbf
$3091One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiOS544+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 746
02:35PM7h14
Venice Marco Polo Airport
09:49PMSalzburg Hbf
$3251One-way
1 transfer

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Travel from Venice to Salzburg: Journey Details

Getting from Venice to Salzburg is simple, but travelers need to be aware that however they choose to travel, at least one change will be needed. The fastest route is probably by air. You can fly straight to Munich and then catch a train or bus to Salzburg, and be there in around 4 hours. Otherwise, trains take at least 6 hours 30 minutes, and buses much longer.

Return trips from Salzburg to Venice are also available.

How to get from Venice to Salzburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Venice to Salzburg, 89,54% 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 Venice to Salzburg 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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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Venice to Salzburg.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Salzburg from Venice. You can take a train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Venice is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Venice to Salzburg:

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $31 (€28) from Venice to Salzburg.

The fastest way to get to Salzburg from Venice is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 52 min.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Getting to Salzburg by bus takes 6 h 45 min on average.

The Venice to Salzburg distance is around 166 miles (268 km).

The average frequency per day from Venice to Salzburg is:

  • 3 buses a day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Venice and Salzburg as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Salzburg:

  • Trains mostly leave from Venice Santa Lucia and tend to arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Venice to Salzburg:

  • FlixBus can take you to Salzburg by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Venice to Salzburg for $22 (€20).
  • ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB Nightjet or Deutsche Bahn can get you to Salzburg by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Venice to Salzburg for $31 (€28) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

  • Direct trains with ÖBB Nightjet with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salzburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Salzburg from Venice.

Looking to extend your trip from Venice to Salzburg? Many Omio customers who go from Venice to Salzburg usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck. If you're looking to explore Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague or Innsbruck from Salzburg, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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