There are 3 ways to get from Salzburg to Soča by train, bus, 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 Jesenice to Solkantrain Re
7h 47m€45–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salzburg South to Ljubljana bus stationbus N948 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Nova Gorica APbus Pr A18 6158 4 / ...
8h 19m€40–80Drive 295.4 km
- Drive from Salzburg to Sočacar 295.4 km
3h 48m€48–70
Salzburg to Soča by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Soča is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Soča is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Soča. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Prevalo via Salzburg South, Ljubljana AP and Nova Gorica AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Soča. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Solkan via Villach Hbf and Jesenice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Salzburg and Soča is 307 km. The road distance is 295.4 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Soča without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Salzburg to Soča, including transfers.
Salzburg to Soča bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.
Salzburg to Soča train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Soča is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 19m.
What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Soča, Nova Gorica, Slovenia?
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Prevalo via Villach Hbf, Jesenice, Solkan, and Solkan in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Prevalo via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Ljubljana bus station, Ljubljana AP, and Nova Gorica AP in around 8h 19m.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket?cref=oebb-header
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €29–45
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–90
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–60
- Seating Carriage
- €20–24
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- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- [email protected]
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Jesenice to Solkan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://potniski.sz.si/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Salzburg South to Ljubljana bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Ljubljana AP to Nova Gorica AP
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.nomago.si/en
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More Questions & Answers
Salzburg to Soča bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.
Salzburg to Soča train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Soča is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Salzburg to Soča.
There are 1051+ hotels available in Soča.