Oslo to Salzburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

841.5 miles 1354.2 km · straight line
1009.7 miles estimated 1625 km · driving distance
20h 19min estimated drive time
NOK 2007 - NOK 2470 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Oslo from Salzburg?

The distance from Oslo to Salzburg is 841.5 miles (1354.2 km) as the crow flies. Salzburg is located S of Oslo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1009.7 miles, taking about 20h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Oslo is in Norway, while Salzburg is in Austria.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Oslo 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 Oslo to Salzburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 19min NOK 2007 - NOK 2470 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 23min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 25min $121–$353* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oslo & Salzburg

Quick Facts

Oslo
59.91°N, 10.75°E
Europe/Oslo
23m 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 281 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients