The cheapest and fastest buses from Bratislava to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
11 h 45 m
Average duration
12 h 10 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
305 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bratislava to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bratislava to Salzburg will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
It's difficult to get from Bratislava to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
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Compare train and bus for Bratislava to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. 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 €26, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 305 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bratislava to Salzburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bratislava to Salzburg buses for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 12h30 | 5:30 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 12h40 | 10:55 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Bratislava, Most SNP | 12h25 | 10:55 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 14h20 | 5:00 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Bratislava, Einsteinova | 12h00 | 5:00 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy | 12h00 | 9:00 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bratislava, Most SNP | 11h45 | 9:00 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bratislava to Salzburg
Buses from Bratislava to Salzburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 305 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 305 km |
Average bus duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Bratislava to SalzburgYou can travel by bus between Bratislava to Salzburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bratislava to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bratislava to Salzburg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Bratislava, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, Bratislava, Ivanská cesta (Letisko MR Štefánik), Bratislava, Most SNP, Bratislava, Hlavná stanica, Bratislava, Einsteinova and Bratislava, Letisko. When arriving in Salzburg, you can end your journey in coach stations like Salzburg, P+R Süd and Salzburg, Rainerstraße (Austria Trend Hotel Europa).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy, which is located around 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Salzburg, P+R Süd, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bratislava to Salzburg
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Mlynské (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Nivy (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 21, 25, 50, 70
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 29, 30, 37, 70 Tram: 4
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Süd (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 3, 8, 28
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