The distance between Geneva and Salzburg is around 727km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Geneva 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.
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Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Salzburg Hbf.
Take the bus to Zob and then to Salzburg South.
There are several options for getting from Geneva to Salzburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Geneva and Salzburg is around 727km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Geneva and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Geneva to Salzburg is to drive which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Salzburg. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Swiss Railways run train services between Geneva and Salzburg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Geneva and Salzburg. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Geneva to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Geneva and Salzburg. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Salzburg. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich HB and then to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 8h 10m.
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 Geneva and Salzburg. The distance is around 727km (452 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €410 ($410).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 8h 10m | €410($410) | every 2 hours | 743km (461 miles) |
Bus | 11h 25m | €47($47) | once daily | 753km (468 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €145($145) | on demand | 727km (452 miles) |
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Meridian, BOB & BRB
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The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.