How to travel from Vienna to Salzburg
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How to get from Vienna to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Vienna and Salzburg
 | Distance | 251 km |
 | Available travel modes | Coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | €54 - €83 |
 | Cheapest mode | Train • €54 • 2 h 30 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • €54 • 2 h 30 min |
 | Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Westbahn |
Travel 251 km by coach or train from Vienna to Salzburg. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as €54. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are FlixBus or Westbahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Vienna to Salzburg.
How to Travel from Vienna to Salzburg
It's simple to travel from Vienna to Salzburg - one of Europe's great musical centers and a beautiful destination for those traveling in Europe. Both coaches and trains travel from Vienna to Salzburg multiple times per day. Coaches and trains are approximately the same price and require the same amount of travel time.
What is the best way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg?
Cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg
Taking the bus is usually the cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg; however, taking the train is not significantly more expensive on average. Generally speaking, coaches are cheaper than trains when booked close to the travel date. Coaches traveling from Vienna to Salzburg depart from Vienna's Hütteldorf bus station and take approximately 2:22 h to arrive at Salzburg's Lastenstrasse bus station. Over 30 coaches travel from Vienna to Salzburg every day, with the earliest bus departing Vienna at 5:40 a.m. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Vienna to Salzburg.
Fastest way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg
Both the bus and train take approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to travel from Vienna to Salzburg. Both coaches and trains travel directly from Vienna to Salzburg multiple times per day. Trains traveling from Vienna to Salzburg depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive at Salzburg Hbf. Coaches depart from Vienna's Hütteldorf bus station and arrive at Salzburg's Lastenstrasse bus station. Both ÖBB and Westbahn operate trains from Vienna to Salzburg, while Flixbus is the main bus company traveling this route.
Most popular way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg. Since coaches and trains take the same amount of time to travel from Vienna to Salzburg and are approximately the same price, most people choose the comfort of traveling from Vienna to Salzburg by train. Both ÖBB and Westbahn travel from Vienna to Salzburg multiple times per day, with the first train departing Vienna Hbf at 8:30 a.m.
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ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
- Cheapest Price: €15
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
- Cheapest Price: €23
Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel from Vienna to Salzburg.
- Cheapest Price: €183
FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Salzburg
There are 2 ways to get from Vienna to Salzburg: coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Salzburg from Vienna is by taking a train, which costs on average €54.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Vienna to Salzburg:
Taking a train costs €29 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €83 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Vienna to Salzburg is by train, which takes on average 2 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 8 h 20 min of travel time.
The distance from Vienna to Salzburg is approximately 251 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Salzburg is:
- Around 1 coach per day.
- 60 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Salzburg from Vienna as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Vienna to Salzburg:
- Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Vienna to Salzburg depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Most travellers board their train from Wien Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Vienna to Salzburg:
- You can go to Salzburg from Vienna by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €83 with FlixBus from Vienna to Salzburg on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Vienna and Salzburg with Westbahn, and you can find Westbahn Vienna to Salzburg tickets for €54 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with with 1 direct coach per day.
- Direct train available with Westbahn, ÖBB or ÖBB | Railjet 59 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salzburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Vienna to Salzburg.
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