How to travel from Zagreb to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Zagreb and Salzburg is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb to Salzburg by plane, 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 SalzburgZagreb if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Salzburg (SZG).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated byLufthansa+ 4 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Ljubljana bus station and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Train

Take the train to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance416km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to Salzburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).

The distance between Zagreb and Salzburg is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Zagreb and Salzburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to Salzburg is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and Salzburg. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zagreb and Salzburg with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 45m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP) run train services between Zagreb and Salzburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Zagreb and Salzburg. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zagreb to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ljubljana bus station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Croatia Bus International run regular bus services between Zagreb and Salzburg. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Zagreb and Salzburg. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and arrive at Salzburg (SZG) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Zagreb to Salzburg. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Zagreb to Salzburg typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Zagreb (ZAG) and and arrive into Salzburg (SZG).

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 Zagreb and Salzburg. The distance is around 416km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to Salzburg is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €385 ($385).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and Salzburg

Transport options from Zagreb to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
€385($385)
every 15 mins1,166km (725 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
€365($365)
every 3 hours629km (391 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€29($29)
5 times a day411km (255 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€30($30)
twice daily422km (262 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€79($79)
on demand416km (259 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