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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Salzburg is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Salzburg is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Salzburg Mozartsteg/Imbergstraße via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Salzburg Hbf. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Vienna to Salzburg?

The distance between Vienna and Salzburg is 309 km. The road distance is 298.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €120.

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

The train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Salzburg bus from?

Vienna to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Salzburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Vienna to Salzburg is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €15 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Vienna to Salzburg bus arrive?

Vienna to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg South station.

Where does the Vienna to Salzburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Salzburg is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Vienna to Salzburg.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

There are 2490+ hotels available in Salzburg.

Can I share a ride from Vienna to Salzburg?

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

Vienna to Salzburg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Salzburg by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx / ...
2h 25m
€15–120
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
3h 5m
€14–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Salzburg Southbus N965
3h 59m
€27–40
Drive 298.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburgcar 298.1 km
2h 53m
€51–73
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Salzburgrideshare 298.4 km
3h 49m
€15
Fly, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h 3m
€120–381

Vienna to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 309 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Salzburg Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 2h 25m. 10 other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Salzburg South once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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