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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $606.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $606 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - 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 $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average $58 (€49).
A bus is $558 (€470) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average $606 (€510).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Train takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $153 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96 (€80). The journey takes 7h 5m versus 4h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
EN 4145:47 PM9h10Zagreb Main Station2:57 AMSalzburg Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- EN 4145:47 PM9h10Zagreb Main Station2:57 AMSalzburg Hbf$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH1407 · LH11026:00 AM3h30Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport9:30 AMSalzburg Airport$7351One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 658+D 310 · 14722:13 PM7h40Zagreb Main Station9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$341One-way2 transfers- 318+
ICE 1185:11 AM6h42Zagreb Main Station11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf$551One-way1 transfer 
EC 78+IR 514+
REX 37:06 AM8h43Zagreb Main Station3:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$781One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus2:10 AM6h20Zagreb, Bus Station8:30 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:30 PM6h40Zagreb, Bus Station12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$411One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:50 PM7h25Zagreb, Bus Station11:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$411One-way0 transfers
OU442+RJX 7685:50 PM7h09Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$2931One-way1 transfer- OU442+RJX 7645:50 PM6h09Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$3051One-way1 transfer
- OU440+
IC 6408:10 AM5h39Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport1:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Salzburg:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average $58 (€49).
A bus is $558 (€470) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average $606 (€510).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 13m.
Train takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- 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 Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Darojković Promet to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Darojković Promet.
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