There are 3 ways to get from Salzburg to Tolmin by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic
- Take the train from Jesenice to Most Na Socitrain Re / ...
6h 40m€39–123Bus
- Take the bus from Salzburg South to Ljubljana bus stationbus N948 / ...
- Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Tolminbus Pr A18 6252 1 / ...
8h 3m€40–78Drive 266 km
- Drive from Salzburg to Tolmincar 266 km
3h 19m€44–63
Salzburg to Tolmin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Tolmin is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Tolmin is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Tolmin. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Tolmin via Salzburg South and Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Tolmin. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Most Na Soci via Villach Hbf and Jesenice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Salzburg and Tolmin is 280 km. The road distance is 266 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Tolmin without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €35 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Salzburg to Tolmin, including transfers.
Salzburg to Tolmin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.
Salzburg to Tolmin train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Tolmin is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Tolmin, Slovenia?
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Tolmin via Villach Hbf, Jesenice, Most Na Soci, and Most na Soči ŽP in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Tolmin via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Ljubljana bus station, and Ljubljana AP in around 8h 3m.
- 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
- Phone
- +386 1 29 13 331
- [email protected]
- Website
- potniski.sz.si
Train from Jesenice to Most Na Soci
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- 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
- €24–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Ljubljana AP to Tolmin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.nomago.si/en
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More Questions & Answers
Salzburg to Tolmin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.
Salzburg to Tolmin train services, operated by ÖBB Intercity, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Tolmin is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Salzburg to Tolmin.
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