Bus from Vienna to Salzburg: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on December 3
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Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Salzburg

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55train per day
2h 30mAverage Duration
243 kmDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$37 - $152Average Duration10h 40m
6kg CO₂e
Average Price$27 - $174Average Duration2h 30m
6kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Salzburg by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Salzburg?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Salzburg start from $37. The average price for this route is around $66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Vienna to Salzburg?

    The average bus travel time from Vienna to Salzburg is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 254 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 20m and is operated by GoOpti.

  3. Which bus companies service the Vienna to Salzburg route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GoOpti.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Vienna to Salzburg?

    The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Salzburg at 3:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg?

    A bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Vienna to Salzburg?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Salzburg?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company GoOpti has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Vienna to Salzburg?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Salzburg?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is GoOpti, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-30
$93
12-01
$76
Today
$69
12-03
$73
12-04
$73
12-05
$86
12-06
$82
12-07
$83
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Vienna to Salzburg was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Salzburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $69 to $163 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-12-03.

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