How to travel from Salzkammergut to Wörthersee, Austria

The distance between Salzkammergut and Wörthersee is around 234km (146 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 Salzkammergut to Wörthersee by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Salzburg Mirabellplatz, Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz then Villach Bus Station and then to Klagenfurt central train station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof then take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Klagenfurt.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance234km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzkammergut and Wörthersee

There are several options for getting from Salzkammergut to Wörthersee by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 4h 20m. 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 €27 ($27).

The distance between Salzkammergut and Wörthersee is around 234km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Salzkammergut and Wörthersee by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzkammergut to Wörthersee is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzkammergut and Wörthersee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Salzkammergut and Wörthersee. We recommend that you drive to Klagenfurt. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzkammergut and Wörthersee. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzkammergut to Wörthersee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strobl Busbahnhof, Salzburg Mirabellplatz, Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz, Salzburg South and Villach Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, Regionalverkehr Oberbayern GmbH and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzkammergut and Wörthersee. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzkammergut to Wörthersee. We recommend that you take the bus to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof then take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzkammergut and Wörthersee. The distance is around 234km (146 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 Salzkammergut to Wörthersee is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzkammergut and Wörthersee

Transport options from Salzkammergut to Wörthersee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 20m
€34($34)
4 times a week270km (168 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
€46($46)
every 20 mins269km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€27($27)
on demand234km (146 miles)

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Airports near Wörthersee

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

KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Wörthersee
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Wörthersee
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
154km (96 miles) from Wörthersee