The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Salzburg
Cheapest price
28S$
Average price
122S$
Fastest journey
7 h 17 m
Average duration
8 h
Trains per day
39
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Salzburg will cost around 122S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 28S$.
To travel from Bologna to Salzburg you need to make at least one change.
RJ 88 · RJX 134777:45 AM7h17Bologna Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf28 S$1One-way1 change
RJ 88+
RJX134777:45 AM7h17Bologna Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf72 S$1One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3960+
RJ 84+
RJX199616:10 AM12h52Bologna Centrale7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf98 S$1One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce 3998+
RJ 84+
RJX199615:20 AM13h42Bologna Centrale7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf98 S$1One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce 3962+
RJ 84+
RJX199617:10 AM11h52Bologna Centrale7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf98 S$1One-way2 changes
RJ 88+
RJX134777:45 AM7h17Bologna Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf72 S$1One-way1 change
RJ 88 · RJX 134777:45 AM7h17Bologna Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf28 S$1One-way1 change
Regionale Veloce 3458+
RJ 88+
RJX134777:10 AM7h52Bologna Centrale3:02 PMSalzburg Hbf118 S$1One-way2 changes
8904+
RJ 84+
RJX1996110:21 AM8h41Bologna Centrale7:02 PMSalzburg Hbf138 S$1One-way2 changes
Regionale Veloce 3466+
RJ 86+
RJX134798:10 AM8h52Bologna Centrale5:02 PMSalzburg Hbf118 S$1One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 41S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 41S$, and a flight costs an average of 120S$.
Distance: 390 km
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7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 28m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bologna to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h37 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 774+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h37 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
InterCityNotte 774+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h37 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17870+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h42 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17870+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h42 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3998+ RJX19961+ RJ 84 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h42 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 17870+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h42 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16032+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h57 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16032+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h57 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16032+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h57 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3960+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3458+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h52 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3458+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h52 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3458+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3962+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 11h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 88 · RJX 13477 | On time 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h17 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 88+ RJX13477 | On time 7:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 7h17 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3466+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h52 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3966+ RJX19961+ RJ 84 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3466+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
8900+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h41 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale TTPER 16986 · Regionale 17132+ RE5 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 15h12 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 10h01 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 · Regionale Veloce 3488+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3970+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 9:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 14h29 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 9:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h46 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
8924+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h41 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h01 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 9724+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 9h01 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 · Regionale Veloce 3490+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 13h35 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
8904+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 8h41 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 · FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h44 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 12h29 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3842+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h35 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 12:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h29 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale TTPER 22474 · Regionale 17138+ RJ 80 | 12:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 11h12 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 10h29 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3844+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h35 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Salzburg
Trains from Bologna to Salzburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 28S$ if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 390 km distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 390 km |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price 28S$ |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 2:12 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale, ÖBB, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity, Italo from Bologna to Salzburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale, ÖBB, Frecciarossa, Trenitalia EuroCity, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Salzburg from 28S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Nightjet
Regionale
ÖBB
Frecciarossa
Italo
Trenitalia EuroCity
FAQs: Bologna to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Salzburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Salzburg
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West)
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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