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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 £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 110 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Lienz to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £26. The journey takes 3h 2m 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.
How to get to Salzburg from Lienz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lienz 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, Bad Ischl, Linz 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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