What is the travel distance from Vienna to Salzburg?

The distance covered from Vienna to Salzburg is 253 km (157 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vienna to Salzburg?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Erdberg, in Vienna, and end it at P+R Süd, in Salzburg.

Bus Vienna to Salzburg from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30pm	Hbf	10h 40m	6:10am	P+R Süd	Cheapest
9:40pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 15m	4:55am	P+R Süd	Fastest
1:55pm	Erdberg	10h	11:55pm	P+R Süd	No tags
6:30pm	Erdberg	10h 45m	5:15am	P+R Süd	No tags
8:25pm	Erdberg	9h 45m	6:10am	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:45pm	Hbf	10h 15m	10:00am	P+R Süd	Cheapest
10:00am	Erdberg	10h	8:00pm	P+R Süd	Fastest
5:00am	Erdberg	10h 45m	3:45pm	P+R Süd	No tags
7:15am	Erdberg	11h 15m	6:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags
1:55pm	Erdberg	10h	11:55pm	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:25am	Erdberg	9h 50m	9:15pm	P+R Süd	Cheapest
9:05pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 50m	4:55am	P+R Süd	Fastest
5:00am	Erdberg	10h 45m	3:45pm	P+R Süd	No tags
6:05am	Erdberg	11h 25m	5:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags
9:05am	Erdberg	9h 25m	6:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on November 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:05am	Erdberg	11h 25m	5:30pm	P+R Süd	Cheapest
9:40pm	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 15m	4:55am	P+R Süd	Fastest
5:00am	Erdberg	10h 45m	3:45pm	P+R Süd	No tags
9:05am	Erdberg	9h 25m	6:30pm	P+R Süd	No tags
10:00am	Erdberg	10h	8:00pm	P+R Süd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Salzburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54train per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

243 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $170	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$27 - $126	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,100 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

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Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Salzburg?

Stops in Vienna

A - Erdberg

B - Hbf

C - Vienna Airport

D - Stadion Center

E - Westbahnhof

F - Matzleinsdorferplatz

Stops in Salzburg

A - P+R Süd

B - Hbf

C - Salzburg Airport

D - Süd - Alpenstraße

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Salzburg by bus

What is the travel distance from Vienna to Salzburg?
The distance covered from Vienna to Salzburg is 253 km (157 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Vienna to Salzburg?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Erdberg, in Vienna, and end it at P+R Süd, in Salzburg.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-07

$94

11-08

$75

Today

$90

11-10

$71

11-11

$50

11-12

$53

11-13

$58

11-14

$68

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Salzburg was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $139 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $50 which is on 2025-11-11.

What's the cheapest way to go from Vienna to Salzburg?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time10h 40m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 30m	Avg Price$84	Daily Departures54

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