How to get from Vienna to Salzburg
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 2h 34m, from €68.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Salzburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 34m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 251 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €22, on Thu, Aug 13.
Vienna to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna → Salzburgtrain
ÖBB·2h 34m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Vienna to Salzburg prices by travel date
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2 ways from Vienna to Salzburg: train, bus
How the trip from Vienna to Salzburg works
Start with a ÖBB train from Vienna to Salzburg, about 2h 34m. In total it's roughly €68 over 2h 34m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Salzburg
DepartureViennaWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Aug 26
Who runs Vienna to Salzburg
On this route you travel with ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Vienna to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Salzburg?+−
The most useful route takes about 2h 34m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Salzburg from Vienna?+−
About 251 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Salzburg cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €68. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Salzburg?+−
On this route you travel with ÖBB.
Can you get from Vienna to Salzburg without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Salzburg?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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