How to get from Venice to Salzburg

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Written By Yaren Gezer
Salzburg and Venice. On the left, Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens with Hohensalzburg Fortress in the background. On the right, a gondolier rows a gondola under a small bridge on a narrow Venetian canal lined with colorful buildings.

About traveling from Venice to Salzburg

Both Venice and Salzburg are two must-see cities in Central Europe. Stroll along magnificent canals and enjoy impressive mosaics on Italy’s city in the sea, Venice. In Salzburg, you’ll find medieval and baroque architecture nestled beneath stunning views of the Austrian Alps. There is much to see traveling from Salzburg to Venice, such as the picturesque Hallein, the former Nazi base at the Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden, impressive Hohenwerfen Fortress, the Werfen Ice Caves, the charming city Udine, and the outlets at Palmanova. However, the only way to experience these sites is to book a private car transfer with Daytrip!

How to get from Venice to Salzburg

If you’re travelling from Venice to Salzburg, you have a few travel options. For travellers on a budget, the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Venice to Salzburg, although it's certainly the slowest. There are no direct flights from Venice to Salzburg. The fastest way to travel from Venice to Salzburg is by train or car, though a car is of course the best way to travel from Venice to Salzburg since it’s so convenient. 

Venice to Salzburg by train

Trains leave from Venice Mestre or Venice Santa Lucia and arrive at Salzburg Hbf. You can buy tickets at the station, although if you wish to secure a seat it’s recommended to buy in advance online. The first train departs early morning at 9:55 AM, with the last departing around 4:07 PM. The train from Venice to Salzburg is operated by OBB Railjet with train tickets from Venice to Salzburg costing €40 on average for the 6-hour trip. There are no direct trains. All trains require at least 1 transfer. Trains have bathrooms on board and food car.

Venice to Salzburg by bus

To travel from Venice to Salzburg by bus, you’ll first need to get to Venice Central Station, Venice Marco Polo Airport, or Tronchetto bus stop. You’ll need to buy your tickets or purchase them in advance online to Salzburg Hbf. The earliest bus is at 6:20 AM, and the last bus is at 11:55 PM. Buses from Salzburg to Venice are run mostly by Flixbus, with bus tickets from Salzburg to Venice costing about €26-49 for the on average 10-hour trip making this the slowest option. The distance from Salzburg to Venice is about 447 kilometers and requires at least 1 change.

Venice to Salzburg flight

There are no direct flights between the two cities.

Venice to Salzburg private car transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Venice to Salzburg. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Salzburg, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!

  • Price: From $179 (€153) per seat

  • Duration: Door-to-door in 4 h 40 min

  • Distance: 446 km

Going the other direction? Check our guide on How to get from Salzburg to Venice

Yaren Gezer

Yaren is mainly a Prague dweller, but spends most of her time traveling to mountains, sandstone rocks, and the seas of Türkiye, where she’s originally from. When she’s not in nature, she’s either lost in books or painting.

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