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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trento to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £394.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price | £394 Average Price | £82 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Salzburg:
A train is £39 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Trento to Salzburg costing on average £54.
A train is £379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trento to Salzburg costing on average £394.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Coach takes on average 7h 36m.
Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £67. The journey takes 6h 7m versus 4h 8m 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 Trento by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Trento 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 bus from Salzburg are Hallstatt, Vienna, Bad Ischl, Linz 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.
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.
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 Trento to Salzburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Salzburg:
A train is £39 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Trento to Salzburg costing on average £54.
A train is £379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trento to Salzburg costing on average £394.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Coach takes on average 7h 36m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Trento and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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