How to travel from Graz to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Graz and Salzburg is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Graz to Salzburg by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salzburg South.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Graz (GRZ) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byAustrian Railways (ÖBB)+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Graz and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Graz to Salzburg by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Graz and Salzburg is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Graz and Salzburg by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Graz to Salzburg is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Graz and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Graz and Salzburg. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Graz and Salzburg with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 60m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Graz and Salzburg. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Graz and Salzburg. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Graz and Salzburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Graz and Salzburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Graz to Salzburg. We recommend that you fly from Graz (GRZ) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 3h 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 Graz and Salzburg. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Graz to Salzburg is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Graz to Salzburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Graz and Salzburg

Transport options from Graz to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€18($18)
twice daily254km (158 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 20m
€265($265)
every 4 hours499km (310 miles)
Train
3h 60m
€55($55)
4 times a day289km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€33($33)
on demand281km (175 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