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.
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.
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Fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Salzburg (SZG).
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Take the bus to Ljubljana bus station and then to Salzburg South.
Take the train to Salzburg Hbf.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €385($385) | every 15 mins | 1,166km (725 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 25m | €365($365) | every 3 hours | 629km (391 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | €29($29) | 5 times a day | 411km (255 miles) |
Train | 6h 45m | €30($30) | twice daily | 422km (262 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €79($79) | on demand | 416km (259 miles) |
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Transdev
Croatia Airlines
Transavia Holland
Union Ivkoni
Croatia Bus International
The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.