How to get from Salzburg to Vienna

How to Get

Jun 5

About traveling from Salzburg to Vienna

Salzburg and Vienna embody the various facets of Austrian culture. In Salzburg, rugged alpine terrain surrounds a city of Baroque architecture watched over by one of Europe’s largest medieval fortresses. Vienna, also known as the City of Music, is one of the most culturally and architecturally rich capitals in Europe.Between Salzburg and Vienna are some exceptional sights, including the iconic town of Sankt Gilgen where the opening scene of ‘The Sound of Music’ was filmed, the UNESCO-listed alpine village Hallstatt, the secret Mauthausen Concentration Camp, the abbey-town of Melk on the Danube, the wine-town of Durnstein, and the medieval Kreuzenstein Castle. The easiest way to visit these sites is to book a private car transfer with Daytrip.

How to get from Salzburg to Vienna

After enjoying the Salzburg’s charms, you’re likely going to need to find your way back to the Austrian capital of Vienna.Fortunately, you have several transportation options if you’re travelling from Salzburg to Vienna. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna. The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna is by car or train, though travelling by car is the best way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna as it is the most convenient. Travelling by plane from Salzburg to Vienna is also an option, but it is the slowest and most expensive option with airport waiting times.

Salzburg to Vienna by Train

To travel from Salzburg to Vienna by train, you will need to depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and purchase a ticket to Wien Hauptbahnhof, which is Vienna’s central train station. The earliest train is at 3:24 AM, and the last train is at 10:12 PM, with trains departing every 30 minutes. The train from Salzburg to Vienna is operated by ÖBB and Westbahn, with train tickets costing €29 on average for the 2.5 hour trip. Additionally, Flixtrain offers tickets costing €22 on average, making it the cheapest train option from Salzburg to Vienna. The distance from Salzburg to Vienna is about 295 kilometers. Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Salzburg to Vienna by bus

To travel from Salzburg to Vienna by bus, there are no direct routes, so you will always have to transfer in another major city, eg: from Prague, Munich, Budapest, or Bratislava. We suggest booking a bus via Bratislava as it is the fastest connection. To get the Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) Station Erdberg, you can depart from Salzburg Central station Südtirolerplatz, Park & Ride Salzburg Süd, or Central station Lastenstraße. You can also get to the Vienna Airport (VIE), Schwechat Airport Bbf. by departing from Salzburg Park & Ride Salzburg Süd. While you can buy your ticket at the station, it’s best to purchase them in advance. Depending on the day of the week, the earliest bus can be from 1:30 AM, and the last bus is at 9:24 PM, with 2 busses leaving every hour. The bus from Salzburg to Vienna is run mostly by Flixbus, with bus tickets from Salzburg to Vienna costing between €18-€38. The journey time with the connection range from 8.5 - 11 hours.There are no options for a direct bus from Salzburg to Vienna, so you will have to book to/ from a connecting city, i.e. Bratislava.

Salzburg to Vienna by Plane

To travel by plane, head to Salzburg International airport, and catch a flight to Vienna. As usual with flights, you’ll want to buy your tickets in advance. For travelling such a short distance, only direct flights make sense. The plane tickets cost around €112 for the 55 minute flight from Salzburg to Vienna. It’s recommended to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the flight, making this a slow and expensive option.

Salzburg to Vienna Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Salzburg to Vienna. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Vienna, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!