How to travel from Vilnius to Salzburg, Austria
The distance between Vilnius and Salzburg is around 1,276km (793 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Vilnius 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 Salzburg → Vilnius if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Salzburg Hbf.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Brno then Vienna Erdberg and then to Salzburg Lastenstrasse.
- Duration22h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Kaunas then take the bus to Bialystok Biacomex Bus Station then take the train to Warszawa Centralna then Wien Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€51($51)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vilnius and Salzburg
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vilnius to Salzburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Vilnius and Salzburg is around 1,276km (793 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,143km (710 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Vilnius and Salzburg by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vilnius to Salzburg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Vilnius and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vilnius and Salzburg. We recommend that you fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vilnius and Salzburg. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vilnius to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brno and Vienna Erdberg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 50m.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Vilnius and Salzburg. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vilnius to Salzburg. We recommend that you fly from Vilnius (VNO) to Munich (MUC) then take the train 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 Vilnius and Salzburg. The distance is around 1,430km (889 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vilnius to Salzburg is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vilnius and Salzburg
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 20m | €250($250) | every 3 hours | 1,345km (836 miles) |
| Fly to Innsbruck (INN), Train | 5h 10m | €475($475) | every 2 hours | 1,548km (962 miles) |
| Fly to Linz (LNZ), Train | 5h 20m | €455($460) | hourly | 1,840km (1,143 miles) |
| Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), train | 5h 20m | €250($250) | every 2 hours | 1,454km (904 miles) |
| Fly to Vienna (VIE), Train | 5h 25m | €190($190) | hourly | 1,276km (793 miles) |
Bus | 22h 50m | €83($83) | once daily | 1,547km (961 miles) |
Train and Bus + 3 similar | 16hrs | €51($51) | once daily | 1,507km (936 miles) |
| Train to Kaunas, bus | 16h 30m | €90($90) | once a week | 1,517km (942 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 21h 30m | €82($82) | once daily | 1,559km (969 miles) |
| Bus to Suwalki Dworzec Autobusowy, train | 1 day 4h | €105($105) | once a week | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
Drive | 15h 5m | €270($270) | on demand | 1,430km (889 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vilnius and Salzburg
Airlines
Norwegian Air International
Finnair
Turkish Airlines
Bus companies
Toks
Union Ivkoni
Lux Express
Sindbad
Train operators
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Transdev
Airports near Salzburg
The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg
Linz Airport (LNZ)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Salzburg
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Salzburg