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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Split to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, while a flight costs an average of £427.
Distance: 545 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£58 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price | £427 Average Price | £177 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration 15h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Split to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Split to Salzburg:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Salzburg costing on average £87.
A coach is £369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Salzburg costing on average £427.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 7m.
Train takes on average 16h 23m.
Tickets start at around £58 compared to roughly £177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £119. The journey takes 12h 37m versus 7h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Salzburg from Split by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Split to Salzburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Salzburg are Hallstatt, Vienna, Linz, Bad Ischl and Innsbruck. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Salzburg on Omio.
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.
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.
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 Split to Salzburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Split to Salzburg:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Split to Salzburg costing on average £87.
A coach is £369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Split to Salzburg costing on average £427.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 7m.
Train takes on average 16h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Split and Salzburg as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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