How to travel from Salzburg to Vienna, Austria

The distance between Salzburg and Vienna is around 297km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg to Vienna 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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Train

Take the train to Wien Westbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated byWESTbahn+ 6 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Vienna Central Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance297km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Vienna

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Vienna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Salzburg and Vienna is around 297km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (156 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Salzburg and Vienna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Vienna is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Vienna. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salzburg and Vienna with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 30m.

WESTbahn run train services between Salzburg and Vienna. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Salzburg and Vienna. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salzburg and Vienna with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Vienna. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Vienna. We recommend that you take the train to Wien Westbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Vienna is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Vienna. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) 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 Vienna. The distance is around 297km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Vienna is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

How do I get from Salzburg to Vienna

Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Vienna

Transport options from Salzburg to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€31($31)
every 20 mins305km (189 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€20($20)
twice daily300km (186 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€35($35)
on demand297km (184 miles)

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Airports near Vienna

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

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Vienna
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Vienna
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Vienna