How to get to Salzburg from Lienz

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Compare train for Lienz to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lienz to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 110 km

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£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£48

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 38m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

ÖBB | InterCity

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The cheapest way to travel from Lienz to Salzburg is a train with an average price of £14.
The fastest way to travel from Lienz to Salzburg is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 35m.

Yes, you can take a train between Lienz and Salzburg.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £34. The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 38m 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.

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from Lienz to Salzburg

How to get to Salzburg from Lienz by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Lienz to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ÖBB | InterCity
    7:443h09
    Lienz
    10:53Salzburg
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | InterCity
    7:443h09
    Lienz
    10:53Salzburg
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • ÖBB | InterCity
    7:443h09
    Lienz
    10:53Salzburg
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
    11:443h09
    Lienz
    14:53Salzburg
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • ÖBB | InterCity
    10:443h09
    Lienz
    13:53Salzburg
    £151One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Lienz to Salzburg

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 Lienz to Salzburg.

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You can travel between Lienz and Salzburg by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lienz to Salzburg is a train with an average price of £14.
The fastest way to travel from Lienz to Salzburg is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 35m.

The Lienz to Salzburg distance is approximately 110 km.
The average frequency per day from Lienz to Salzburg is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lienz and Salzburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lienz to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lienz to Salzburg:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lienz to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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