How to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg

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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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 10m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 195 miles (314 km)

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$53

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$47

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7h 38m

Average total duration

7h 8m

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6h 40m

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6h 10m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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from Zagreb to Salzburg

How to get from Zagreb to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM6h45
Zagreb, Bus Station
05:30PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$491One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM6h45
Zagreb, Bus Station
05:30PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Croatia AirlinesOU442+ÖBBRJX 764
05:50PM6h09
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
11:59PMSalzburg Hbf
$6281One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 214 · EC 114
08:40AM7h13
Zagreb Main Station
03:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$631One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB210 · D 312+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 110
12:50PM7h03
Zagreb Main Station
07:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$631One-way
2 transfers
ÖBB | RegionalzugR 7700+ÖBBD 314+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 112
10:34AM7h19
Zagreb Main Station
05:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$1261One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM7h25
Zagreb, Bus Station
11:15PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:45PM8h01
Zagreb, Bus Station
04:46AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
$631One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS604+ÖBB | InterCityIC 746
11:00AM10h49
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
09:49PMSalzburg Hbf
$5301One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS604+ÖBBRJX 762
11:00AM10h53
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
09:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$5301One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS604+ÖBBRJX 760
11:00AM8h53
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
07:53PMSalzburg Hbf
$5551One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Zagreb to Salzburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg, 71,70% 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 Zagreb 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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FAQs: Travel from Zagreb to Salzburg

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 Zagreb to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Zagreb and Salzburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Salzburg:

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 30m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 43m.

The distance from Zagreb to Salzburg is approximately 195 miles (314 km).
The average frequency per day from Zagreb to Salzburg is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zagreb to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zagreb to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Ourbus.
  • 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
Omio customers who travel from Zagreb to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. 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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