How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Salzburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Salzburg start at R 441. The average price for this route is around R 799. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Salzburg?

The average bus journey time from Vienna to Salzburg is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 251 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 20m and is operated by GoOpti .

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 .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Salzburg?

The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Salzburg at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

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

A bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.

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.

Bus Vienna to Salzburg from R 413 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:45	Hbf	10h 15m	10:00	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Erdberg	9h 15m	22:00	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	09:05	Erdberg	9h 25m	18:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:00	Erdberg	10h	20:00	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	11h 10m	15:45	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	12:45	Erdberg	9h 15m	22:00	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	06:05	Erdberg	11h 25m	17:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	09:05	Erdberg	9h 25m	18:30	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:25	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	3h 45m	20:10	Salzburg P&R South	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:05	Erdberg	11h 25m	17:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	09:05	Erdberg	10h 55m	20:00	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:25	Erdberg	9h 50m	21:15	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	12:45	Erdberg	9h 15m	22:00	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:25	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	3h 45m	20:10	Salzburg P&R South	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:00	Erdberg	10h	20:00	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	11:25	Erdberg	9h 50m	21:15	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	12:45	Erdberg	9h 15m	22:00	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:05	Erdberg	11h 25m	17:30	P+R Süd	Cheapest
Bus	20:50	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	8h 5m	04:55	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	09:05	Erdberg	9h 25m	18:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:00	Erdberg	10h	20:00	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:25	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	3h 45m	20:10	Salzburg P&R South	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	06:05	Erdberg	11h 25m	17:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	09:05	Erdberg	9h 25m	18:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:00	Erdberg	10h	20:00	P+R Süd	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:25	Wien Edbergstarsse 200 A	3h 45m	20:10	Salzburg P&R South	Cheapest
Bus	05:50	Vienna Central Bus Station VIB	3h 45m	09:35	P+R Süd	Fastest
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 45m	15:45	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	06:05	Erdberg	11h 25m	17:30	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	10:00	Erdberg	10h	20:00	P+R Süd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:13 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 318, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

56train per day

2h 30mAverage duration

249 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 441 - R 1 858	Average duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 318 - R 2 089	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Salzburg?

Stops in Vienna

A
Vienna Airport
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B
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
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E
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
Visit page
F
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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Stops in Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
Visit page
B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
C
Salzburg Airport
D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 615 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 228 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi4

AT Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Salzburg by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Salzburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Salzburg start at R 441. The average price for this route is around R 799. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Salzburg?
The average bus journey time from Vienna to Salzburg is 10h 35m, covering a distance of 251 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 3h 20m and is operated by GoOpti.
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.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Salzburg?
The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Salzburg at 03:00. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg?
A bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Salzburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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.
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

13/12

R 1 082

14/12

R 1 207

Today

R 1 062

16/12

R 812

17/12

R 417

18/12

R 479

19/12

R 1 165

20/12

R 477

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Salzburg was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 417

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 R 417 to R 2 363 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 R 417, which is on 2025-12-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.