There are 5 ways to get from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna by train, bus, car or plane
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Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna by bus and train
The journey time between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Vienna is around 3h 25m and covers a distance of around 313 km. This includes an average layover time of around 33 min. Operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh and WESTbahn Gmbh, the Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna service departs from Salzburg Kröbenfeldstraße and arrives in Wien Westbahnhof. Typically 145 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The cheapest way to get from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna is to bus which costs €11 - €18 and takes 5h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Kröbenfeldstraße and arriving at Vienna Central Bus Station VIB via Salzburg Lastenstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Salzburg Airport (SZG) and Vienna is 255 km. The road distance is 301 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €27 - €33.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna, including transfers.
Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Salzburg Lastenstrasse station.
The best way to get from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs €27 - €33. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €18 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €410 and takes 4h 11m.
There is no direct flight from Salzburg Airport to Vienna Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 50m and has one stopover.
Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Vienna bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Vienna Central Bus Station VIB.
- Distance: 255.3 km
- Duration: 3h 25m
What companies run services between Salzburg Airport (SZG), Austria and Vienna, Austria?
WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €25 - €29 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB twice daily. Tickets cost €9 - €14 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270 - €1200
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270 - €1200
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Frankfurt, Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €850
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €270 - €1200
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €850
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €850
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €850
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €850
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €900
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €500
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €1100
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Salzburg to Vienna via Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €200 - €850
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25 - €29
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €65
- Website
- Railjet
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90 - €170
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Salzburg, Hbf to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €28
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- 1st Class
- €18 - €28
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Vienna Central Bus Station VIB
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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