What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Salzburg?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Salzburg is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Salzburg?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Salzburg is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Munich central bus station and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Salzburg Hbf via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Geneva to Salzburg?

The distance between Geneva and Salzburg is 556 km. The road distance is 715.4 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Salzburg without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs €120 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Salzburg?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Geneva to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Salzburg bus from?

Geneva to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Salzburg train from?

Geneva to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Geneva to Salzburg is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs €130 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 9h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 16m.

Where does the Geneva to Salzburg bus arrive?

Geneva to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Salzburg train arrive?

Geneva to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Salzburg is 715 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Geneva to Salzburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Salzburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Salzburg?

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

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Geneva to Salzburg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Salzburg by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane GVA - SZG
3h 30m
€137–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N948 / ...
12h 16m
€59–116
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain rjx 167
9h 16m
€122–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
11h 39m
€90–186
Drive 715.4 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Salzburgcar 715.4 km
7h 6m
€126–181
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
3h 59m
€131–463
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
10h 23m
€169–413

Geneva to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 555.7 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Salzburg, Austria?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Salzburg Hbf via Zürich HB in around 9h 16m.

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