In short
- Salzburg has no tram or metro; city buses and trolleybuses (Obus) carry most passengers.
- A single ticket costs €2.50 in pre-sale and a 24-hour ticket €5.20 at the time of writing.
- Single tickets are sold in advance in blocks of five; buying on board is only possible on some regional lines.
- Children under 6 travel free with a paying adult.
Salzburg has no tram or U-Bahn, so the city runs on buses. Most city lines are trolleybuses (Obus) operated by Salzburg AG, supported by diesel buses, regional buses and the S-Bahn. At the time of writing (September 2026) a single ticket for the core zone costs €2.50 in pre-sale and a 24-hour ticket €5.20.
How do buses and trolleybuses work in Salzburg?
The trolleybus is part of Salzburg city life: the electric buses draw power from overhead wires and run on the busiest routes through the city. For passengers they work just like ordinary buses, with the same stops and the same tickets.
Our Salzburg timetables list the numbered city lines 1 to 12 plus lines such as 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28 and 34, as well as regional lines like 120, 151 and 175. In total that is more than 25 bus lines. Many lines pass through the centre and stop at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, one of the busiest stations in our Austrian data. See every line with departures in the Salzburg timetables, or view the network on the Salzburg map.
Are there trains within Salzburg?
Yes. The S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S3 and S4 connect the city with the surrounding region and are included in our Salzburg timetables. For trips inside the city the bus network is usually the most direct option, while the S-Bahn is handy for the outskirts and nearby towns.
How much is a bus ticket in Salzburg?
Prices below are for the Salzburg core zone, valid from 1 January 2026 and correct at the time of writing (September 2026):
- Single ticket (Einzelfahrt): €2.50, one journey with changes allowed. Sold in pre-sale only in blocks of five (€12.50). Senior €2.00, youth €1.80, minimum price €1.20.
- Hourly ticket (Stundenkarte): €2.60 for 60 minutes, from ticket machines and the app. Senior €2.10, youth €1.80, minimum price €1.30.
- Short-hop ticket (Kurzstreckenkarte): €1.60 for two stops, in blocks of five.
- 24-hour ticket: €5.20 from validation. Senior €4.10, youth €3.60, minimum price €2.60.
- Weekly ticket (myRegio Wochenkarte Salzburg Stadt): €23.00.
- Monthly ticket (myRegio Monatskarte Salzburg Stadt): €71.00.
The youth price applies to people aged 15 to 18 with photo ID. The minimum price applies to children aged 6 to 14, people with a disability of 70% or more, and dogs. The senior price requires the ÖBB Vorteilscard Senior.
Can I buy a ticket on the bus in Salzburg?
Only on some lines. A single ticket bought on board costs €3.00 and a 24-hour ticket €6.40, but this is only possible on the Salzburger Lokalbahn, regional buses and Albus lines 24, 35, 151, 181 and 840. On the other city lines, buy your ticket before you board: from ticket machines, in the app or at pre-sale points.
Is there an annual pass for Salzburg?
The KlimaTicket Salzburg covers all public transport in the state of Salzburg for a year. It costs €399 (Classic), €499 (PLUS) and €299 for the U26, Spezial and Senior Edelweiß versions, and is sold at the ServiceCenter Verkehr. Pensioners aged 65 or older with an income below the limit can get a pensioner monthly ticket for zone S at €39.00.
Do children travel free in Salzburg?
Children under 6 travel free with a paying adult. With an Austrian family pass, one parent or grandparent pays the minimum price and registered children under 15 travel free. You will find all fares in one place on our Salzburg tickets page.
Which Salzburg ticket should I buy?
If you only need a ride or two, buy a block of five single tickets (€12.50) or use the hourly ticket at €2.60 from a machine or the app. For a full day of sightseeing, the 24-hour ticket at €5.20 already pays off on the third ride, since three single tickets cost €7.50. Staying longer? Four 24-hour tickets cost €20.80, so the weekly ticket at €23 becomes the better choice from the fifth day. Remember that you cannot buy a ticket from the driver on most city lines, so sort out your ticket before you get to the stop. Residents who travel every day should compare the monthly ticket at €71 with the KlimaTicket Salzburg at €399, which also covers regional buses and trains across the state.
How to use buses.app for Salzburg
Plan your trip with the Salzburg journey planner, find the nearest stop on the Salzburg stops page and check Salzburg service updates for diversions before you set off. Travelling on to another city? The Salzburg to Vienna page shows all intercity departures.
