How to travel from Bregenz to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Bregenz and Salzburg is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bregenz to Salzburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SalzburgBregenz if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 and then to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €405($410)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Salzburg Lastenstrasse.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bregenz and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Bregenz to Salzburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Bregenz and Salzburg is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bregenz and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bregenz to Salzburg is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Bregenz and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bregenz and Salzburg. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bregenz and Salzburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 20m.

Swiss Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn, Railjet, Transdev, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, WESTbahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Bregenz and Salzburg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bregenz and Salzburg. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bregenz to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bregenz and Salzburg. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bregenz to Salzburg. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bregenz and Salzburg. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bregenz to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Bregenz to Salzburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Bregenz and Salzburg

Transport options from Bregenz to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€175($175)
every 4 hours353km (219 miles)
Train to Salzburg Hbf4h 20m
€70($70)
every 4 hours384km (238 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 20m
€405($410)
every 4 hours552km (343 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€21($21)
6 times a week333km (207 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€38($38)
on demand322km (200 miles)

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Airports near Salzburg

The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Salzburg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Salzburg
INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Salzburg