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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Vienna is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Salzburg South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Vienna?

The distance between Salzburg and Vienna is 309 km. The road distance is 296.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €100.

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

The train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Vienna train from?

Salzburg to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Salzburg to Vienna?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Vienna is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €470 and takes 5h.

Where does the Salzburg to Vienna bus arrive?

Salzburg to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where does the Salzburg to Vienna train arrive?

Salzburg to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Vienna is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Salzburg to Vienna.

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

Book your Salzburg to Vienna train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4613+ hotels available in Vienna.

Can I share a ride from Salzburg to Vienna?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Salzburg and Vienna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 7 ways to get from Salzburg to Vienna by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2h 25m
€15–100
- 1:52 PM – 4:22 PM
  train 2h 30m • Direct
- 2:00 PM – 4:49 PM
  train 2h 49m • 1 change
- 2:11 PM – 5:03 PM
  train 2h 52m • Direct
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N965
4h 55m
€28–43
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
3h 38m
€25–160
Drive 296.4 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Viennacar 296.4 km
2h 51m
€47–68
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Salzburg to Viennarideshare 297.4 km
3h 48m
€15
Fly from Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SZG - VIE
5h
€176–468
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
4h 57m
€119–385

Salzburg to Vienna by train

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Distance: 309.1 km
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Vienna, Austria?

Railjet operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Salzburg South to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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