How to travel from Salzburg to Wolfsberg, Austria

The distance between Salzburg and Wolfsberg is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg to Wolfsberg 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 Klagenfurt Hbf and then to Wolfsberg In Kaernten.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Graz P&R Webling and then to Wolfsberg Bahnhof.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Wolfsberg.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance276km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Wolfsberg

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Wolfsberg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 4h 35m. 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 €32 ($32).

The distance between Salzburg and Wolfsberg is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Salzburg and Wolfsberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Wolfsberg is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Wolfsberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Wolfsberg. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Wolfsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Klagenfurt Hbf. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Salzburg and Wolfsberg. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Wolfsberg. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Wolfsberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Graz P&R Webling, Webling and Don Bosco Bahnhof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

FlixBus, ÖBB-Postbus GmbH and Verbund Linie run regular bus services between Salzburg and Wolfsberg. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m 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 Wolfsberg. We recommend that you take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf and then to Wolfsberg In Kaernten. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Wolfsberg is Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Wolfsberg. 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 Wolfsberg. The distance is around 276km (172 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 Salzburg to Wolfsberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Wolfsberg

Transport options from Salzburg to Wolfsberg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€52($52)
4 times a day293km (182 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€36($36)
twice daily336km (209 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€32($32)
on demand276km (172 miles)

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Airports near Wolfsberg

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

KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Wolfsberg
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Wolfsberg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Wolfsberg