How to travel from Porto to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Porto and Salzburg is around 2,431km (1,511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 22h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Porto 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 SalzburgPorto if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Karlsruhe Hbf then München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration22h 35m
  • Distance2,431km (1,511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Porto to Salzburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 1 day 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 22h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €455 ($460).

The distance between Porto and Salzburg is around 2,431km (1,511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,863km (1,157 miles)

It takes around 1 day 6h to get from Porto and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Porto to Salzburg is to drive which takes around 22h 35m and will set you back approx €455 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Porto and Salzburg. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Porto to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Karlsruhe Hbf and München Hbf. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Renfe, Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Porto and Salzburg. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 6h, 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 Porto and Salzburg. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Porto to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Porto and Salzburg. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Porto to Salzburg. We recommend that you take the train to Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Karlsruhe Hbf then München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 1 day 6h.

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 Porto and Salzburg. The distance is around 2,431km (1,511 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 6h and will usually cost around €395 ($395).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Porto and Salzburg

Transport options from Porto to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1 day 6h
€395($395)
6 times a week3,208km (1,993 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
€145($145)
once daily2,812km (1,747 miles)
Drive
22h 35m
€455($460)
on demand2,431km (1,511 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