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Journey Information
There are 13 intercity buses per day from Salzburg to Vienna. Traveling by bus from Salzburg to Vienna usually takes around 11 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 156 mi (251 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $21.27 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from Salzburg to Vienna?
Bus tickets for a trip from Salzburg to Vienna cost $45.81 on average. Tickets cheaper than $45.81 are an excellent bargain. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Monthly avg. prices
What bus companies travel from Salzburg to Vienna?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Salzburg to Vienna. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 13 | 11h 5m | $55.21 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 13 trips from Salzburg to Vienna, and usually makes the trip in about 11 hours and 5 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 11 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 156 miles from Salzburg to Vienna. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 25 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Vienna at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Salzburg to Vienna, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 13 scheduled buses that travel from Salzburg to Vienna every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Salzburg to Vienna; ticket prices start at $57.61.
City Information
Salzburg
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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.
Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.
Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it’s known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.
Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most bus routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometers from the city center.
Vienna
Blessed with extravagant baroque structures and a romantic vibe, Vienna is the heart of Austria, and the country’s most famous destination. The pride of Vienna is the towering giant that is St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which has stood on the same spot for over eight centuries. The characteristically Gothic cathedral has withstood several wars that have befallen the city, and it is still able to keep its stunning beauty. After exploring the cathedral, don’t hesitate to take the chance to visit the catacombs, where victims of the Great Plague of Vienna were laid to rest. If you’re interested in art and history, check out the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes masterpieces by artists such as Titian, Velasquez, Van Dyke, and Rubens. For those who simply enjoy lounging around, the Schönbrunn Palace is a vast complex with plenty of green zones for picnics.
For those looking to try authentic Viennese goulash, Lugeck and Ofenloch are two famous establishments. For cheaper eats, try Motto in Weiden.
Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in the city, offering access to other popular destinations such as Berlin and Munich. Vienna International Busterminal is the main bus station in the Austrian capital, serving carriers such as FlixBus. The city’s main airport is the Vienna International Airport, which is located just 11 miles southeast of the city.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Salzburg?
Main departure station: Hellbrunner Landesstraße
Salzburg South (Salzburg Sud) is a small bus stop located in the south of the city where Flixbus buses stop. Flixbus services run regularly, with up to thirty departures a day to Vienna and two to Graz. Although the stop is really just a bus stop (aka a stop on the side of the road) so there aren't any amenities. Salzburg South train station is nearby with waiting rooms, plus plenty of local trains going to and from the city center. If you want to stretch your legs before your trips, take a short walk down the main road to find lots of shops, the Amadeo Hotel, a Mcdonald's, and a few other restaurants and places to stay.
All bus stations in Salzburg:
Hellbrunner Landesstraße
Where does the bus arrive in Vienna?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Erdberg
The Erdberg station is located in front of the Vienna International Busterminal (VIB). Some buses use a curbside stop on the street level, including the FlixBus routes that use the station. The indoor station is not always open, so be prepared to wait for the bus outside, without access to restrooms or other amenities, just in case. Across the street is the Erdberg Metro station, so you can easily connect to Vienna's U-Bhan and get anywhere else in the city.
All bus stations in Vienna:
Erdberg
Wien Train Station (Tiefgeschoß Straßenbahn)
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