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 $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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$49

Average price

$44

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Cheapest

$156

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 40m

Average total duration

7h 10m

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6h 44m

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6h 14m

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4h 48m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 14m.

Train takes on average 7h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zagreb and Salzburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zagreb to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Zagreb to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • ÖBB1472 · D 310+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 658
    2:13 PM7h40
    Zagreb Main Station
    9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $461One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB1472 · D 310+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 658
    2:13 PM7h40
    Zagreb Main Station
    9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $461One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1407 · LH1102
    6:00 AM3h30
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    9:30 AMSalzburg Airport
    $4471One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ÖBB | RegionalzugR 432+ÖBBD 314+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 112
    10:34 AM7h19
    Zagreb Main Station
    5:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 214 · EC 114
    8:16 AM7h37
    Zagreb Main Station
    3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • GoOpti · +ÖBBRJX 53+ÖBB | InterCityIC 792
    7:40 AM9h13
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    4:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1991One-way
    3 transfers
  • Union Ivkoni International
    8:30 PM6h30
    Zagreb, Strojarska cesta (Autobusni Kolodvor)
    3:00 AMSalzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:10 AM6h20
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    8:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM6h40
    Zagreb, Bus Station
    12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500+ÖBB | InterCityIC 648
    11:25 AM6h24
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $3171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500+ÖBBRJX19918
    11:25 AM6h28
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    5:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $3171One-way
    1 transfer
  • Croatia AirlinesOU5500+ÖBB | InterCityIC 740
    11:25 AM7h24
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    6:49 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $3171One-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 $44 (€36).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 14m.

Train takes on average 7h 10m.

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 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.

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, 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zagreb to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (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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