There are 7 ways to get from Venice to Salzburg by bus, train, night train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus • 5h 55m
22€ - 27€
6 alternative options
Train • 6h 47m
74€ - 103€
Night train • 6h 59m
35€ - 50€
Drive • 4h 19m
55€ - 85€
Fly Venice to Salzburg • 5h 47m
87€ - 243€
Fly Venice to Munich, train • 6h
100€ - 454€
Train to Trieste, fly to Munich, train • 6h 16m
134€ - 341€
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The cheapest way to get from Venice to Salzburg is to bus which costs 22€ - 27€ and takes 5h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Salzburg is to drive which costs 55€ - 85€ and takes 4h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Venice, Venice and arriving at Salzburg, Salzburg South. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Venezia S. Lucia and arriving at Salzburg Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Venice and Salzburg is 268 km. The road distance is 441.4 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Salzburg without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs 22€ - 27€.
The bus from Venice, Venice to Salzburg, Salzburg South takes 5h 55m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Venice to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venice, Venice station.
Venice to Salzburg train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
The best way to get from Venice to Salzburg is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs 22€ - 27€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 70€ - 110€ and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs 85€ - 250€ and takes 5h 47m.
- Distance: 268.2 km
- Duration: 5h 55m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Salzburg, Austria?
FlixBus operates a bus from Venice, Venice to Salzburg, Salzburg South twice daily. Tickets cost 22€ - 27€ and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Venice to Salzburg via Villach Hbf in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Salzburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 420€
Flights from Venice to Salzburg via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 240€
Flights from Venice to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 600€
Flights from Trieste to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 320€
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Venice to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 130€ - 600€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Venice to Salzburg via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 390€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Venice to Salzburg via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 240€
- Website
- tuifly.com
Flights from Trieste to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 210€
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 Venezia S. Lucia to Villach Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 60€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Villach Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 45€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Venezia S. Lucia to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 50€
- Website
- Nightjet
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Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 26€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- meridian-bob-brb.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 65€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
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 Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 35€
- Website
- Railjet
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Trieste Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 17€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 15€ - 17€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Venice, Venice to Salzburg, Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 27€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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There is no direct flight from Venice Airport to Salzburg Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 10m and has one stopover.
Venice to Salzburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salzburg, Salzburg South station.
Venice to Salzburg train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Salzburg is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Venice to Salzburg.
Eurowings, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa offer flights from Venice Airport to Salzburg Airport.
Book your Venice to Salzburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 986+ hotels available in Salzburg. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to line 35 bus which takes 15 min and costs 11€.