How to travel from Salzburg to Lech, Austria

The distance between Salzburg and Lech is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Langen Am Arlberg.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Innsbruck Ice Stadium then take the train to Landeck-Zams.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Lech.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance301km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Lech

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Lech by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Salzburg and Lech is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Salzburg and Lech by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Lech is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Lech, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Lech. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Langen Am Arlberg. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Railjet and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Salzburg and Lech. Trains depart every 3 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Salzburg and Lech. We recommend that you drive to Lech. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Lech. We recommend that you take the train to Langen Am Arlberg. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Lech is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Lech. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) 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 Salzburg and Lech. The distance is around 301km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Lech is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Lech

Transport options from Salzburg to Lech
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€60($60)
every 3 hours316km (196 miles)
Train to St. Anton Am Arlberg3h 35m
€55($55)
every 3 hours310km (193 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 20m
€39($39)
twice daily307km (191 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€35($35)
on demand301km (187 miles)

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Airports near Lech

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

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Lech
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Lech
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
324km (201 miles) from Lech