The distance between Salzburg and Bregenz is around 326km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Salzburg to Bregenz by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to München Hbf and then to Bregenz.
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Take the bus to Munich central bus station and then to Bregenz bus station.
There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Bregenz by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Salzburg and Bregenz is around 326km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Salzburg and Bregenz by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Bregenz is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Bregenz, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Bregenz. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salzburg and Bregenz with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 20m.
Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB Intercity, WESTbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Salzburg and Bregenz. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Bregenz. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Bregenz. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Munich central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Bregenz. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Bregenz. We recommend that you take the train to Bregenz. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Bregenz is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bregenz. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Bregenz. The distance is around 326km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Bregenz is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via München Hbf + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 353km (219 miles) |
Train | 4h 20m | €70($70) | every 4 hours | 384km (238 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | €26($26) | once daily | 333km (207 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €38($38) | on demand | 326km (203 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bregenz offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.