How to travel from Venice to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $157.

Distance: 166 miles (268 km)

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$86

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$44

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$348

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6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

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6h 34m

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5h 25m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Venice to Salzburg

How to get from Venice to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Venice to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM5h45
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    2:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 236
    9:05 PM5h50
    Venice Santa Lucia
    2:55 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:10 AM5h45
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    2:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBBRJX 134+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 114
    9:56 AM5h57
    Venice Santa Lucia
    3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • ÖBBRJX 130+ÖBB | InterCityIC 896
    4:52 PM6h01
    Venice Santa Lucia
    10:53 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 84 · RJX 661
    11:35 AM7h27
    Venice Santa Lucia
    7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 PM6h40
    Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    12:00 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9811 · EW9716
    1:00 PM7h00
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    8:00 PMSalzburg Airport
    $2431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiOS548+ÖBBRJX 768
    7:00 PM5h59
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $2441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air DolomitiOS544+ÖBBRJX 768
    2:35 PM10h24
    Venice Marco Polo Airport
    12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf
    $2441One-way
    1 transfer

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Travel from Venice to Salzburg: Journey Details

Getting from Venice to Salzburg is simple, but travelers need to be aware that however they choose to travel, at least one change will be needed. The fastest route is probably by air. You can fly straight to Munich and then catch a train or bus to Salzburg, and be there in around 4 hours. Otherwise, trains take at least 6 hours 30 minutes, and buses much longer.

Return trips from Salzburg to Venice are also available.

How to get from Venice to Salzburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Venice to Salzburg, 89,54% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Venice to Salzburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Venice to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Venice to Salzburg.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Venice and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Salzburg:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Salzburg costing on average $27 (€22).

A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Salzburg costing on average $157 (€128).

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 15m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

Train takes on average 5h 50m.

The distance from Venice to Salzburg is approximately 166 miles (268 km).
The average frequency per day from Venice to Salzburg is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Venice to Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Venice to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Venice to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Venice to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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