How far is Salzburg from Vienna by coach?

The distance between Vienna and Salzburg by coach is approximately 157 miles (253 km).

Is there a way to reach Salzburg from Vienna without a car?

You can travel to Salzburg from Vienna by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Vienna to Salzburg from £25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:45	Hbf	10h 15m	10:00	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	21:05	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 50m	04:55	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	06:05	Erdberg	11h 25m	17:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	09:05	Erdberg	9h 25m	18:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:25	Erdberg	9h 50m	21:15	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	12:45	Erdberg	9h 15m	22:00	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	13:55	Erdberg	10h	23:55	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:05	Erdberg	11h 25m	17:30	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	21:40	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 15m	04:55	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	09:05	Erdberg	9h 25m	18:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:00	Erdberg	10h	20:00	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:25	Erdberg	9h 50m	21:15	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	12:45	Erdberg	9h 15m	22:00	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	13:55	Erdberg	10h	23:55	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:25	Erdberg	9h 45m	06:10	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	21:40	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	7h 15m	04:55	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:00	Erdberg	10h	20:00	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:25	Erdberg	9h 50m	21:15	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	12:45	Erdberg	9h 15m	22:00	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	13:55	Erdberg	10h	23:55	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	18:30	Erdberg	10h 45m	05:15	P+R Süd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:58 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54train per day

2h 30mAverage duration

151 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£14 - £92	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £69	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,305 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,114 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 by bus from Vienna to Salzburg

How far is Salzburg from Vienna by coach?
The distance between Vienna and Salzburg by coach is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
Is there a way to reach Salzburg from Vienna without a car?
You can travel to Salzburg from Vienna by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/11

£43

13/11

£40

Today

£40

15/11

£34

16/11

£38

17/11

£32

18/11

£31

19/11

£31

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Salzburg was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £31

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 £31 to £66 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 £31, which is on 2025-11-18.