How to get from Rome to Salzburg
- 657 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 45m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 45m
direct
Flight
€250
Cheapest
9h 40m
1 transfer
Flight
€136
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Salzburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 657 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 €41, on Tue, Oct 20.
657 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €250Checked Oct 20 | 1h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 12h 48mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €47Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 11h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€250Checked Oct 201h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€35Omio catalogue, Oct 2012h 48m · directSee Train details
- Bus€47Omio catalogue, Oct 2011h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome 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.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Salzburg W. A. Mozartflight
BQ·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
BQRome Fiumicino-Salzburg W. A. MozartSee live options and dates →
RyanairRome-IbizaSee live options and dates →
RyanairIbiza-SalzburgSee live options and dates →
ÖBB | NightjetRoma-SalzburgBook →
FlixBusRoma-Munich, Munich-SalzburgBook →On this route you travel with BQ, Ryanair, ÖBB | Nightjet, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Salzburg works
Start with a BQ flight from Rome to Salzburg, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €250 over 1h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Salzburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Salzburg from Rome?
About 657 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Salzburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €41 to €216. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Salzburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 45m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Salzburg?
About 1h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Salzburg?
Rome is FCO and Salzburg is SZG, so this route is usually written FCO to SZG.
Which operators run Rome to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with BQ, Ryanair, ÖBB | Nightjet, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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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- FCO to SZG
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BQ
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026