There are 6 ways to get from Venice to Salzburg by train, bus, 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
Train • 6h 47m
74€ - 103€
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 55m
33€ - 46€
4 alternative options
Night train • 6h 59m
35€ - 50€
Drive • 4h 14m
50€ - 80€
Fly to Salzburg • 5h 50m
104€ - 374€
Fly to Munich, train • 5h 50m
103€ - 285€
Venice to Salzburg by train
The train journey time between Venice and Salzburg is around 5h 56m and covers a distance of around 430 km. The fastest train normally takes 5h 56m. Operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), the Venice to Salzburg train service departs from Venezia S. Lucia and arrives in Salzburg Hbf. Typically only one train runs weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Venice to Salzburg train schedules
Trains departing Thursday, May 20, 2021
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Austria from Italy
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. Brazil, India and South Africa are also restricted
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Conditions of entry into Austria from Italy
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival and 10 day mandatory self quarantine
- A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 5
- Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
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Rules to follow in Austria
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Considerations leaving from Italy
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Austria from Italy.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
- Nationwide control measures in place
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Salzburg is 800 555 621.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Salzburg is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Salzburg is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 555 621.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Italy from Austria.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 9 May 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Venice to Salzburg is to bus which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Venice to Salzburg is to drive. Taking this option will cost 50€ - 80€ and takes 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Venice Piazzale Roma and arriving at Salzburg P+R South via Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 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 433.8 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Salzburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs 70€ - 110€.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Venice to Salzburg, including transfers.
Venice to Salzburg bus services, operated by TripstAir, depart from Venice Piazzale Roma 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 train which takes 6h 47m and costs 70€ - 110€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs 100€ - 380€ and takes 5h 50m.
- Distance: 268.2 km
- Duration: 6h 47m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Salzburg, Austria?
You can take a train from Venice to Salzburg via Villach Hbf in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venice to Salzburg via Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Salzburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 550€
Flights from Venice to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 360€
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Venice to Salzburg via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 360€
Flights from Venice to Salzburg via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 360€
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Venice to Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 360€
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
- Once 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
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 26€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 030 200730
- Website
- transdev.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Transdev
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
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- 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
- Phone
- +49 (0) 911 / 240 388 – 22
- info@bahntouristikexpress.de
- Website
- bahntouristikexpress.de
Train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- BahnTouristikExpress GmbH
- Phone
- +38670511611
- info@tripstair.com
- Website
- tripstair.com
Bus from Venice Piazzale Roma to Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 20€
- Website
- TripstAir
- Phone
- +385 91 30 30 356
- info@crnja-tours.hr
- Website
- crnja-tours.hr
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja to Salzburg P+R South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 17€
- Website
- Crnja Tours
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- info@nomago.si
- Website
- nomago.si
Bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station Postaja to Salzburg P+R South
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 26€
- Book at
- Nomago
- Economy
- 13€ - 19€
- Premium
- 16€ - 23€
- Family&friends
- 19€ - 26€
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 Ljubljana bus station to Salzburg South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 19€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Venice Airport to Salzburg Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 15m and has one stopover.
Venice to Salzburg bus services, operated by Crnja Tours, arrive at Salzburg P+R 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 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Venice to Salzburg.
Lufthansa and Eurowings offer flights from Venice Airport to Salzburg Airport.
There are 391+ hotels available in Salzburg. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Venice to Venice Airport is to bus which takes 21 min and costs 8€ - 11€.