The distance between Salzburg and Wörthersee is around 215km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salzburg to Wörthersee 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 bus to Villach Bus Station.
Take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf.
There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Wörthersee by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).
The distance between Salzburg and Wörthersee is around 215km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Salzburg and Wörthersee by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Wörthersee is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Wörthersee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Wörthersee. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salzburg and Wörthersee with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3hrs.
Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Railjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Salzburg and Wörthersee. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3hrs, 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 Wörthersee. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Wörthersee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villach Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Wörthersee. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Wörthersee. We recommend that you take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Wörthersee is Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Wörthersee. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) 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 Wörthersee. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Wörthersee is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 55m | €21($21) | 4 times a week | 215km (134 miles) |
Train | 3hrs | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €25($25) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
The following major airports near Wörthersee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.