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For journeys to or from Salzburg on FlixBus, ticket prices begin at just £8.49. It's worth noting that factors such as the point of departure, timing of your booking, and current promotions can influence the final price. Booking early often ensures the most competitive fares.
Settling the payment for your coach journey to or from Salzburg with FlixBus is hassle-free. The platform supports a variety of payment mechanisms such as credit/debit cards, Paypal, and Google Pay. When you're finalising your booking, all available options will be displayed. Should you encounter any payment-related issues, our assistance section about transactions is at your service.
Obtaining a coach ticket for travel to or from Salzburg with FlixBus is straightforward. Choose between booking directly on our official website or through the user-friendly FlixBus App. While making your reservation, you can also select a specific seat and opt for CO₂ compensation to balance out your journey's carbon footprint. If suitable, overnight coaches might help you cut down on accommodation costs.
Salzburg hosts 3 coach stations. To find their exact locations, see the map available on this page.
On FlixBus services to or from Salzburg, passengers can carry one piece of hand luggage and one checked item without incurring extra charges. Both types of luggage have set size restrictions: hand luggage 30x42x18 cm, up to 7kg, and checked luggage 50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg. If you're considering bringing unique items or bicycles, it's crucial to be aware of specific guidelines and potential additional costs. You can get detailed information about luggage here and about bicycles here.
On your FlixBus service to or from Salzburg, expect amenities designed for your comfort such as generous legroom, power outlets at each seat, and on-board toilets. Moreover, complimentary Wi-Fi is standard on most coaches, ensuring you remain connected throughout your journey. Don't forget your gadgets, as charging facilities are available.
Absolutely. When reserving your coach service to or from Salzburg, FlixBus provides an option to pre-book a seat of your preference. The choices vary based on availability and can range from window seats to those with tables or even beds. For a detailed layout and associated fees, kindly check our seat reservation page.
Yes, they are. FlixBus is committed to ensuring that all coaches operating to or from Salzburg are accessible and convenient for passengers with limited mobility. Every passenger deserves a comfortable travel experience, and we're dedicated to delivering that. Furthermore, service animals are wholeheartedly welcomed on all our services.
Indeed, for coach rides to or from Salzburg, FlixBus offers reduced fares for children below 15 years. The system automatically computes the most favourable rate, taking all eligible discounts into account. If a promotional fare happens to be lower than the standard child discount, that rate will be applied. For in-depth details, refer to the child travel and seating guidelines. An added perk for parents: collapsible prams can be taken on board at no extra charge.
After completing your online reservation for a trip to or from Salzburg, FlixBus will send you an email with a PDF containing your booking details. This includes a QR code, which serves as your ticket. If you've made your reservation through the FlixBus App, your ticket will be stored there. Simply present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
Unforeseen circumstances can arise. If you wish to alter or annul your coach journey to or from Salzburg, you can do so up to 15 minutes prior to departure. For comprehensive guidance on the process, check our cancellation terms and ticket modification instructions.
Certainly. FlixBus has a Real-Time Coach Tracker feature, enabling you to follow your coach's current location and status when travelling to or from Salzburg.

Things to do in Salzburg

About Salzburg

Even though Salzburg is probably one of the oldest cities in Austria, the culture scene is large and complex. Salzburg is of course known as to many as the birthplace of Mozart, however an accurate explanation of this Alpine city was given by Hugo Von Hofmannsthal who said: “Salzburg is the heart of Europe.” Artistically, Salzburg is always thriving with a variety of traditional and modern art with one of the most popular art scenes in Europe. Salzburg does not just offer our bus passengers classical arts like opera and classical music, but also a variety of new and abstract arts. When your bus arrives in Salzburg, you will notice almost immediately that there are many students, musicians and writers in the city, open to conversations and discussions. The quality of living in the city is very high and the nearby provinces of the city offers many opportunities to try different winter sports, weather permitting of course.

Things to do in Salzburg

In order to understand the long standing history of Salzburg, when your bus arrives to Salzburg you should visit the old town, a ‘UNESCO World Heritage Site.’ The old town has countless restaurants, pubs and hotels and is situated between the “Kapuzinerberg” and the “Mönchberg,” two of five mountains that are directly in Salzburg. Here you will also find the baroque Salzburg Cathedral where St Peter’s Abbey is located next to it, the most famous monastery in the city. Also located in Salzburg’s old town is the “Hohensalazburg Festuing” which is the famous castle of the city. The castle first started to be built in 1077, and now lies as a beautiful silhouette in the background of the Austrian city. Throughout the city you will find alleyways and cobbled streets filled with cafes and bistros, with a romantic and inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy. Parallel to this part of Salzburg is the river Salzach, the river that was one of the biggest and most important parts of Salzburg’s economy as it was the main transportation system of salt. Your bus will drop you off directly next to the main train station, where all of Salzburg’s popular sights are comfortably accessible by foot, or public transport.

Salzburg: Culture & History

Directly opposite the central square of the old town is the birth house of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is on the Getriedgasse which is the oldest street in the city and used to be very important for trade. On January 27th 1756 the musical genius was born. At the delicate age of just seven years old, Wolfgang Amadeus played several concerts throughout Europe and soon became known as a child prodigy. During this time he already composed his first pieces, with his first opera being composed at the age of just nine. During your visit to Salzburg a visit to zoo, one of the most popular zoos in Austria, is a must. Salzburg zoo is one of a few zoos in Europe to be home to rare and beautiful jaguars. Also for our young travelers there are many opportunities to discover wildlife, such as the petting zoo where you can stroke the goats and sheep, a must on a family trip to the Salzburg zoo.

Nightlife in Salzburg

Salzburg has always been known for its musicality, and has all different kinds of music to offer. It is not only classical music that is present in the city: in the middle of the 20th Century American jazz music came over the pond and consequently many jazz clubs were opened in Salzburg. Every Summer Salzburg is a city thriving with jazz music. The summer jazz festival takes place in the alleyways of the old town along the Salzach and attracts many visitors from overseas. Your bus will take you to Salzburg with a guarantee to enjoy some of Europe’s best jazz or classical music.

Interesting facts about Salzburg

If you decide to travel by bus to Salzburg between July and September then you are in luck as this is when the famous Salzburg festival takes place. This is said to be the greatest time to experience the city as you will not only see performances of Mozart’s work but also from countless different operas, street performers and a wide variety of artists. More than 250,000 visitors enjoy the Salzburg festival every year. Many of which choose to travel to Salzburg by bus for a guaranteed comfortable and low cost journey! For any musical theater fans amongst our bus travelers, you may know some areas of Salzburg from the classic 1960’s musical “The Sound of Music.” There are sightseeing tours and day trips which show you are the areas of Salzburg that were used in the film – the hills are alive!

Explore the surrounding areas of Salzburg

If you are visiting Salzburg, then you should pay a visit to the downtown of the city and visit the zoo and the museum of natural history. These two destinations are highly recommended as the house of nature offers a beautiful insight into wildlife, with the aquarium housing over 40 different pools full of sea life and the directly next to it an insight into the history of development offering our bus travelers a wide variety to explore. When traveling by bus, one of the greatest highlights of visiting Salzburg is a visit to the zoo, which has a variety of all different kinds of animals. Salzburg zoo is one of a few zoos in Europe to be home to rare and beautiful jaguars. Also for our young travellers there are many opportunities to discover wildlife, such as the petting zoo where You can stroke the goats and sheep, a must on a family trip to the Salzburg zoo.

Buses to and from Salzburg

Discover budget-friendly bus fares to Salzburg

In the hunt for economical fares to Salzburg? Look no further; we cater to your needs with buses linking Salzburg starting from just £8.49. Plus, grab an even better deal by booking ahead. Salzburg boasts 2 bus stops accessible from 139 cities. Explore the FlixBus routes to find if your city's connected!

Reasons to opt for FlixBus for journeys to Salzburg

FlixBus strikes a balance between cost and comfort, ensuring a top-notch journey experience. Have a pleasant ride to Salzburg, taking advantage of onboard perks such as complimentary Wi-Fi and charging ports. Reserve your preferred seat at the time of booking, and take solace in the fact that your ticket includes both a hand luggage and a checked suitcase.

Guidelines to secure your bus seat to Salzburg

It's straightforward to book with FlixBus: either on this site or using the free FlixBus App, wrap up your reservation in mere moments. When buying your ticket online to Salzburg, you have a variety of secure online payment options, including credit card, Paypal, Google, or Apple Pay. If you'd rather, you can also settle in cash onboard or at one of our counters.

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Liberal Baggage Policy

Whether you're a minimalist traveller or one who packs everything, we cater to both by allowing one cabin bag and one stored bag at no added cost. For more specifics, peruse our detailed luggage terms.

Journeys with Tots from or to Salzburg

Discounts are on offer for kiddos below 15, and there's no charge for bringing along prams. For a full rundown, consult our child travel guidance.

Universal Access

All our coach routes in Salzburg are designed to be inclusive for travellers with limited mobility. We welcome guide dogs on all journeys, and there's no charge for the carriage of wheelchairs, collapsible wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment.

Amenities Onboard

When making your way to or from Salzburg, sink into our spacious seating arrangements. Delight in free add-ons like individual charging points, onboard toilets, and yes, free Wi-Fi on a majority of our vehicles. We're all about your convenience.

Travel with a Conscience

Embrace a sustainable future by choosing FlixBus. Add the CO₂ compensation option when reserving and be assured of a green travel choice. Travelling with FlixBus from or to Salzburg isn’t just a more eco-friendly alternative to cars, cabs or flights, it’s also wallet-friendly and comfortable.

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