How to get from Salzburg to Vienna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Salzburg to Vienna by price and travel time.
- 251 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 37m
- 40 train departures a day with ÖBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 37m
direct
Train
€31
Cheapest
3h 41m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Salzburg to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 41m by bus 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
251 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 37mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 41mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€21Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 37m · directSee Train details
- Bus€36Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 41m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Salzburg to Vienna: 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.
- 1Salzburg → Viennabus
FlixBus·3h 41m
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.
Departures from Salzburg to Vienna
ÖBB runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:11 and the last at 22:07.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÖBBtrain | 40 | 03:11 | 22:07 |
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 00:00 | 23:59 |
All departuresÖBB
- 03:11
- 03:19
- 03:50
- 04:33
- 05:01
- 06:01
- 06:07
- 06:11
- 07:02
- 07:07
- 07:11
- 08:07
- 08:11
- 09:07
- 10:03
- 10:07
- 10:11
- 11:07
- 12:07
- 12:11
- 13:07
- 13:11
- 14:03
- 14:07
- 14:11
- 15:07
- 15:11
- 16:07
- 16:11
- 17:07
- 17:11
- 18:07
- 18:11
- 19:07
- 19:11
- 20:07
- 20:30
- 21:07
- 21:11
- 22:07
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 19:35
- 20:35
- 21:59
- 22:59
- 23:00
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Salzburg to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Salzburg to Vienna, about 3h 41m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 41m, direct, no transfers.
Salzburg to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Vienna?
The most useful route takes about 3h 41m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Salzburg to Vienna?
The first train with ÖBB leaves at 03:11 and the last at 22:07, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Salzburg to Vienna?
40 a day with ÖBB, between 03:11 and 22:07.
When is the first bus from Salzburg to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:59, from Salzburg South, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Salzburg to Vienna?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Salzburg to Vienna leave from?
Salzburg South with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Vienna from Salzburg?
About 251 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Salzburg to Vienna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €22. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Salzburg to Vienna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, ÖBB.
Can you get from Salzburg to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Vienna?
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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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026