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ITSalzburg to Vienna Train & Bus Tickets
From Salzburg (Austria) to Vienna (Austria) · about 295 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Salzburg to Vienna, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €69.89 for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 2 h 22 min (19 journeys) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Salzburg to Vienna: what to expect
Salzburg and Vienna are about 295 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Austria, so no border formalities are required. At 295 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Salzburg–Vienna tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Vienna
- The Wiener Riesenrad, built in 1897, was the world's tallest extant Ferris wheel from 1920 until 1985. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Semmering railway, built 1848-1854, was Europe's first standard-gauge mountain railway and became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998. (Source: Wikipedia)
- In a traditional Viennese coffee house, your coffee always arrives with a glass of cold tap water, and you may linger for hours. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Salzburg to Vienna
How long does the journey from Salzburg to Vienna take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 22 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Salzburg to Vienna?
The lowest fare seen recently is €69.89 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 29 Oct 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.