There are 4 ways to get from Salzburg to Kranj by train, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
- Take the train from Villach Hbf to Kranjtrain 19 / ...
4h 29m€27–112Night train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hbf to Kranjnighttrain En
5h 15m€19–130Bus
- Take the bus from Salzburg South to Bled bus stationbus N947
5h 43m€25–37Drive 248.1 km
- Drive from Salzburg to Kranjcar 248.1 km
2h 29m€40–57
Salzburg to Kranj by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Kranj is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Kranj is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Kranj. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Kranj AP via Salzburg South and Bled. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Kranj. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Salzburg and Kranj is 252 km. The road distance is 248.1 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Kranj without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €26 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Salzburg to Kranj, including transfers.
Salzburg to Kranj bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.
Salzburg to Kranj train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Kranj is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €26 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Kranj, Slovenia?
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Kranj via Villach Hbf in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Salzburg South to Bled bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
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- ÖBB Intercity
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- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Villach Hbf to Kranj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
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- ÖBB Intercity
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
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- Austrian Railways
Train from Villach Hbf to Kranj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Night train from Salzburg Hbf to Kranj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–60
- Seating Carriage
- €20–24
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €46
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
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- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +385 60 333 444
- [email protected]
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Night train from Salzburg Hbf to Kranj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
Night train from Salzburg Hbf to Kranj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Salzburg South to Bled bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Salzburg to Kranj bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bled bus station.
Salzburg to Kranj train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Kranj is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Salzburg to Kranj.
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