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Compare bus and train for Trieste to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Salzburg:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Salzburg costing on average $87 (€72).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Trieste to Salzburg
How to get from Trieste to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Trieste to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:05 AM5h10Trieste, Autostazione7:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:05 AM5h10Trieste, Autostazione7:15 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH9573+
LH11026:10 AM3h20Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport9:30 AMSalzburg Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX 132+
RJ 1102:22 PM5h31Trieste Centrale7:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3452+
RJ 84+
RJX199615:16 AM13h46Trieste Centrale7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$1431One-way3 transfers
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552 · Regionale Veloce 3478+
RJ 843:58 AM15h04Trieste Centrale7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf$1431One-way4 transfers
FlixBus12:35 PM5h40Trieste, Autostazione6:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM5h05Trieste, Autostazione12:05 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$451One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM7h05Trieste, Autostazione12:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$511One-way1 transfer
LH9573+
LH11046:10 AM7h15Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport1:25 PMSalzburg Airport$3301One-way1 transfer
LH9571+
LH11062:40 PM3h20Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$6361One-way1 transfer
LH9571+
LH11082:40 PM7h55Trieste Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport10:35 PMSalzburg Airport$6361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Trieste to Salzburg:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Salzburg costing on average $87 (€72).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trieste and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Trieste Centrale and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Trieste, Autostazione and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE to go to Salzburg by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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