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Compare train and bus for Zagreb to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Zagreb to Salzburg:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Zagreb to Salzburg
How to get from Zagreb to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1472 · D 310+
RJ 6582:13 PM7h40Zagreb Main Station9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$461One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
1472 · D 310+
RJ 6582:13 PM7h40Zagreb Main Station9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$461One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1407 · LH11026:00 AM3h30Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:30 AMSalzburg Airport$4471One-way1 transfer
Other options
R 432+
D 314+
RJ 11210:34 AM7h19Zagreb Main Station5:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$581One-way2 transfers
EC 214 · EC 1148:16 AM7h37Zagreb Main Station3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$581One-way1 transfer
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RJX 53+
IC 7927:40 AM9h13Zagreb, Bus Station4:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$1991One-way3 transfers
8:30 PM6h30Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)3:00 AMSalzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße$471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:10 AM6h20Zagreb, Bus Station8:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$521One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM6h40Zagreb, Bus Station12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$521One-way0 transfers
OU5500+
IC 64811:25 AM6h24Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3171One-way1 transfer
OU5500+
RJX1991811:25 AM6h28Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport5:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$3171One-way1 transfer
OU5500+
IC 74011:25 AM7h24Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport6:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Salzburg:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zagreb and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zagreb Main Station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zagreb, Bus Station and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP).
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