Geneva, Switzerland to Salzburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.9 miles 553.4 km · straight line
412.7 miles estimated 664.1 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
CHF 80 - CHF 98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Geneva, Switzerland from Salzburg?

The distance from Geneva, Switzerland to Salzburg is 343.9 miles (553.4 km) as the crow flies. Salzburg is located ENE of Geneva, Switzerland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.7 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Geneva, Switzerland is in Switzerland, while Salzburg is in Austria.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Geneva, Switzerland and Salzburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Geneva, Switzerland to Salzburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min CHF 80 - CHF 98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $50–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Geneva, Switzerland & Salzburg

Quick Facts

Geneva, Switzerland
46.20°N, 6.14°E
Europe/Zurich
375m elevation
Salzburg
47.81°N, 13.05°E
Europe/Vienna
424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients