How to travel from Wolfsberg to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Wolfsberg and Salzburg 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 Wolfsberg to Salzburg 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 SalzburgWolfsberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus

Take the bus to Graz Straßgang Zentrum and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

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

There are several options for getting from Wolfsberg to Salzburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 25m. 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 Wolfsberg and Salzburg is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 172km (107 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Wolfsberg and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Wolfsberg and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolfsberg and Salzburg. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolfsberg to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Klagenfurt Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Wolfsberg and Salzburg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Wolfsberg and Salzburg. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wolfsberg to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Graz Straßgang Zentrum, Graz Schwarzer Weg and Graz P&R Webling. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, Verbund Linie and FlixBus run regular bus services between Wolfsberg and Salzburg. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolfsberg to Salzburg. We recommend that you take the train to Klagenfurt Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) 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 Wolfsberg and Salzburg. 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 Wolfsberg to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wolfsberg and Salzburg

Transport options from Wolfsberg to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€67($67)
every 20 mins293km (182 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€35($35)
twice daily324km (201 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€32($32)
on demand276km (172 miles)

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Airports near Salzburg

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

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Salzburg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Salzburg
INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Salzburg