How to travel from Geneva to Salzburg, Austria

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance727km (452 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Salzburg

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Geneva to Salzburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Salzburg

Transport options from Geneva to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 10m
€410($410)
every 2 hours743km (461 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€47($47)
once daily753km (468 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€145($145)
on demand727km (452 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