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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 bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 166 miles (268 km)
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$88 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $357 Average price |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Venice to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Venice to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Salzburg costing on average $28 (€22).
A bus is $136 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Salzburg costing on average $162 (€128).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights 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 ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, Regionale, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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