There are 4 ways to get from Vienna to Salzkammergut by train, bus or car
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
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Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bad Ischl
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Salzburg Lastenstrasse
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Take the bus from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Strobl Busbahnhof
2 alternative options
Train via Attnang-Puchheim
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Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheim
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Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
Drive
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Drive from Vienna to Salzkammergut
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Salzkammergut is to bus which costs €21 - €28 and takes 5h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Vienna to Salzkammergut is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Salzkammergut. However, there are services departing from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB and arriving at St.Wolfgang im Salzk. Graben via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Strobl Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Vienna and Salzkammergut is 220 km. The road distance is 280.3 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Salzkammergut without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Vienna to Salzkammergut, including transfers.
Vienna to Salzkammergut bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB.
The best way to get from Vienna to Salzkammergut is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €28 and takes 5h 45m.
Vienna to Salzkammergut bus services, operated by Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh, arrive at Strobl Busbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Salzkammergut is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Vienna to Salzkammergut.

- Distance: 219.8 km
- Duration: 3h 23m
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Salzkammergut, Austria?
ÖBB Intercity operates a train from Wien Hbf to Bad Ischl once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €55 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna to Salzkammergut via Salzburg Lastenstrasse, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and Strobl Busbahnhof in around 5h 45m.

- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Bad Ischl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity

- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Attnang-Puchheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €24
- Website
- WESTbahn Gmbh

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 Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass

- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Vienna Central Bus Station VIB to Salzburg Lastenstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- Union Ivkoni

- Phone
- 0662 632900
- office@salzburg-verkehr.at
- Website
- salzburg-verkehr.at
Bus from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Strobl Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Schedules at
- salzburg-verkehr.at
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