How to get from Bratislava to Salzburg
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We compared the ways to travel from Bratislava to Salzburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 05m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 306 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
306 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €69Reading date not recorded | 6h 12m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 5h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€69Reading date not recorded6h 12m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Sep 85h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Bratislava to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bratislava → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·5h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Bratislava to Salzburg
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 12:10 and the last at 22:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 12:10 | 22:50 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBratislava-SalzburgBook →Airport shuttle busBratislava M. R. Štefánik-Bratislava-Petržalka stanicaBook →
ÖBBBratislava-Petržalka stanica-Vienna, Vienna-LinzBook →Estimated ground linkLinz-SalzburgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, ÖBB, Estimated ground link; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bratislava to Salzburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bratislava to Salzburg, about 5h 5m. In total it's roughly €31 over 5h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Bratislava to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bratislava to Salzburg?
The most useful route takes about 5h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Salzburg from Bratislava?
About 306 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bratislava to Salzburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €31. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bratislava to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Airport shuttle bus, ÖBB, Estimated ground link.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bratislava to Salzburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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