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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. 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 $29, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $473 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Venice to Salzburg:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Salzburg costing on average $49.
A train is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Salzburg costing on average $473.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $87 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57. The journey takes 7h 40m versus 4h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Salzburg
How to get from Venice to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:10 AM5h45Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:10 AM5h45Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)2:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH327 · LH11062:40 PM3h25Venice Marco Polo Airport6:05 PMSalzburg Airport$6171One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJ 84+
RJX1996111:35 AM7h27Venice Santa Lucia7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$491One-way1 transfer 
Regionale Veloce 3488+RJ 84+RJX1996111:10 AM7h52Venice Santa Lucia7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$561One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce 3632+RJ 84+RJX1996110:10 AM8h52Venice Santa Lucia7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$561One-way2 transfers
OS548+RJX 7687:10 PM5h49Venice Marco Polo Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$2491One-way1 transfer- OS548+RJ 650+
EC 4627:10 PM6h57Venice Marco Polo Airport2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf$2491One-way2 transfers - OS544+RJX 7682:35 PM10h24Venice Marco Polo Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$2491One-way1 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Salzburg:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Salzburg costing on average $49.
A train is $444 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Salzburg costing on average $473.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, British Airways, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale to go to Salzburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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