The cheapest and fastest buses from Trieste to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€42
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
9 h 31 m
Average duration
10 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Trieste to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Salzburg will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
It's difficult to get from Trieste to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and train for Trieste to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste 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 4h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 246 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€36 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Trieste to Salzburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Salzburg buses for today, Monday, February 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:15 PM Trieste | 8h00 | 5:15 AM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, February 10 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Trieste, Autostazione | 11h45 | 10:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Trieste to Salzburg
Buses from Trieste to Salzburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €20 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:21, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 246 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 246 km |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 00:21 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus from Trieste to SalzburgYou can travel by bus between Trieste to Salzburg with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus for as low as €20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Trieste to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Trieste to Salzburg
- 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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