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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £107, while a flight costs an average of £376.
Distance: 1117 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£376 Average Price | £107 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 3m Average total duration 23h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.3 - 6.7kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Barcelona to Salzburg:
A coach is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Salzburg costing on average £376.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 3m.
You'll arrive about 11h 27m sooner (3h 39m by flight vs 15h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £376 compared to roughly £104 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Salzburg from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Salzburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Salzburg are Vienna, Hallstatt, Linz, Bad Ischl and Innsbruck. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Salzburg on Omio.
Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.
Hallstatt is a small lakeside village in Austria’s Salzkammergut, known for historic salt mining and Alpine scenery. Its narrow streets, steep slopes and houses beside Hallstätter See give it a calm, distinctive character.
Linz blends an industrial heritage with a forward-looking cultural scene on the Danube. It is best known for Ars Electronica, while the Altstadt and Pöstlingberg give the city a more traditional character.
Bad Ischl is a spa town in the Salzkammergut, known for its imperial history and relaxed café culture. Framed by rivers, villas and nearby mountains, it feels refined yet unhurried.
Innsbruck is a compact Tyrolean city known for its imperial Old Town, the Golden Roof and its striking Alpine backdrop. It combines Habsburg history with a lively student atmosphere and a strong connection to skiing and hiking.
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 Barcelona to Salzburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Salzburg:
A coach is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Salzburg costing on average £376.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 24h 3m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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