What are the departure and arrival points in Vienna and in Salzburg?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Salzburg: Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd. Trains most often depart from Vienna at Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg at Salzburg Hbf.

Which travel companies can take me from Vienna to Salzburg?

The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Salzburg: FlixBus can get you to Salzburg by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Vienna to Salzburg for $96 (€83) on Omio. Westbahn can take you to Salzburg by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Westbahn from Vienna to Salzburg for $63 (€54).

Is there a way to travel directly from Vienna to Salzburg?

Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Salzburg with the following travel companies: Direct buses with with 1 direct bus per day. 59 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB or ÖBB | Railjet. 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 from Vienna to Salzburg.

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

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Vienna Westbahnhof

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Vienna Westbahnhof

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Travel Information to Salzburg from Vienna

Distance	156 miles (251 km)
Available travel modes	Bus or train
Ticket price range	$63 - $96
Cheapest mode	Train • $63 (€54) • 2 h 30 min
Fastest mode	Train • $63 (€54) • 2 h 30 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or Westbahn

Take a bus or train to travel 156 miles (251 km) to Salzburg from Vienna. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $63 (€54). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Westbahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Vienna to Salzburg.

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.

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Vienna to Salzburg Travel Comparison

	Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
	€23	2:21 h	1 Week Ahead
	€23	2:22 h	1 Month Ahead

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

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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

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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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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Vienna to Salzburg, 100,00% 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 Vienna 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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ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip between Vienna and Salzburg by travel: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.

Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.

Cheapest Price: $28

ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $41

Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Salzburg from Vienna and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.

FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Salzburg

FAQs: 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 Vienna to Salzburg.

There are 2 travel options from Vienna to Salzburg: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Salzburg is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $63 (€54) compared to other travel options to Salzburg:

A train is $34 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Salzburg costing on average $96 (€83).

The fastest way to get to Salzburg from Vienna is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 30 min.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 8 h 20 min.

You should expect to travel around 156 miles (251 km) between Vienna and Salzburg.

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Salzburg is:

1 bus a day.
60 trains a day.

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

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

Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
Trains most often depart from Vienna at Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg at Salzburg Hbf.

The following travel companies offer services from Vienna to Salzburg:

FlixBus can get you to Salzburg by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Vienna to Salzburg for $96 (€83) on Omio.
Westbahn can take you to Salzburg by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Westbahn from Vienna to Salzburg for $63 (€54).

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

Direct buses with with 1 direct bus per day.
59 direct trains per day with Westbahn, ÖBB or ÖBB | Railjet.

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 from Vienna to Salzburg.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Prague or Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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