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Compare bus and train for Vienna to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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$57 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Salzburg:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Salzburg costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Salzburg
How to get from Vienna to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 46211:28 PM2h39Vienna Hbf2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- EC 46211:28 PM2h39Vienna Hbf2:07 AMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
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RJX 7627:28 PM2h25Vienna Hbf9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
NJ 44610:44 PM3h05Vienna Hbf1:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
IC 4075:39 AM2h51Vienna Hbf8:30 AMSalzburg Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
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REX 212:28 AM6h14Vienna Hbf6:42 AMSalzburg Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:45 PM9h20Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$561One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM9h40Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM10h15Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$571One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Vienna to Salzburg
It's simple to travel from Vienna to Salzburg - one of Europe's great musical centers and a beautiful destination for those traveling in Europe. Both buses and trains travel from Vienna to Salzburg multiple times per day. Buses and trains are approximately the same price and require the same amount of travel time.
Buses from Vienna to Salzburg | Trains from Vienna to Salzburg | Return trips from Salzburg to Vienna
Vienna to Salzburg Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg?
Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg
Taking the bus is usually the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg; however, taking the train is not significantly more expensive on average. Generally speaking, buses are cheaper than trains when booked close to the travel date. Buses traveling from Vienna to Salzburg depart from Vienna's Hütteldorf bus station and take approximately 2:22 h to arrive at Salzburg's Lastenstrasse bus station. Over 30 buses travel from Vienna to Salzburg every day, with the earliest bus departing Vienna at 5:40 a.m. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Vienna to Salzburg.
Fastest way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg
Both the bus and train take approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to travel from Vienna to Salzburg. Both buses and trains travel directly from Vienna to Salzburg multiple times per day. Trains traveling from Vienna to Salzburg depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive at Salzburg Hbf. Buses depart from Vienna's Hütteldorf bus station and arrive at Salzburg's Lastenstrasse bus station. Both ÖBB and Westbahn operate trains from Vienna to Salzburg, while Flixbus is the main bus company traveling this route.
Most popular way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg. Since buses and trains take the same amount of time to travel from Vienna to Salzburg and are approximately the same price, most people choose the comfort of traveling from Vienna to Salzburg by train. Both ÖBB and Westbahn travel from Vienna to Salzburg multiple times per day, with the first train departing Vienna Hbf at 8:30 a.m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Salzburg:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Salzburg costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Westbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, SNCB, České dráhy (ČD) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 33 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), SNCB, České dráhy (ČD).
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