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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £50, while a flight costs an average of £490.
Distance: 432 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£118 Average Price | £50 Average Price Cheapest | £490 Average Price | £107 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Bern to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Salzburg:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Salzburg costing on average £118.
A coach is £441 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Salzburg costing on average £490.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Coach takes on average 9h 29m.
Tickets start at around £118 compared to roughly £107 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£10. The journey takes 6h 49m versus 6h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Salzburg from Bern by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Bern to Salzburg is by taking a train 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 Bern to Salzburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Salzburg:
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Salzburg costing on average £118.
A coach is £441 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Salzburg costing on average £490.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Coach takes on average 9h 29m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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