The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg to Salzburg
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- €28
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- €59
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 3 h 47 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 3 h 49 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 38
- Distance
- 234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Salzburg will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €28.
To travel from Nuremberg to Salzburg you need to make at least one change.
ICE 585+
790291:35 PM 4h11 Nuremberg Hbf 5:46 PM Salzburg Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 1105+
790499:29 PM 4h18 Nuremberg Hbf 1:47 AM Salzburg Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 803 · RJ 12978:59 PM 3h50 Nuremberg Hbf 12:49 AM Salzburg Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 703+
7902110:59 AM 3h47 Nuremberg Hbf 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 change
4023 · RJX 691:07 PM 3h51 Nuremberg Hbf 4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf €32 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 701+
790158:59 AM 3h47 Nuremberg Hbf 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf €91 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 703+
7902110:59 AM 3h47 Nuremberg Hbf 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 change
ICE 803 · RJ 12978:59 PM 3h50 Nuremberg Hbf 12:49 AM Salzburg Hbf €28 1 One-way 1 change
4013 · RJX 659:07 AM 3h51 Nuremberg Hbf 12:58 PM Salzburg Hbf €74 1 One-way 1 change
4019 · RJX 6711:07 AM 3h51 Nuremberg Hbf 2:58 PM Salzburg Hbf €91 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg to Salzburg
Trains from Nuremberg to Salzburg run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 234 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 234 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Live departures
Nuremberg to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Salzburg trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1603+ 79047 | 8:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h13 | 12:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 803 · RJ 1297 | Delayed 8:03 PM 8:59 PMNuremberg Hbf | 3h50 | 12:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 729+ 79569 · 79001 | On time 10:51 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h42 | 6:33 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 729+ 79569+ 27077 · 27081 | On time 10:51 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h37 | 6:28 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| Thursday, 12 November | |||||
ICE 989+ 965 | On time 6:16 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h05 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 989+ 967 | On time 6:16 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 11h05 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 989+ 79011 | On time 6:16 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h30 | 10:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
59115 · 4007+ 965 | 6:49 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h32 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
59115 · 4007+ 967 | 6:49 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h32 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
59115 · 4007 · RJX 63 | On time 6:49 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h09 | 10:58 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 983+ 965 | On time 7:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 5h51 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 983+ 967 | On time 7:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h51 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 983+ 79013 | On time 7:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h16 | 11:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
59089 · 57137 · 94027 · ICE 781 | 7:39 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h20 | 11:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 1501+ 967 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h52 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1501+ 965 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h52 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 701+ 79015 | On time 8:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h47 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4013 · RJX 65 | On time 9:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h51 | 12:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4013+ 967 | 9:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h14 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4013+ 965 | 9:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h14 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1003+ 967 | 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 7h52 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1503+ 967 | On time 10:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 6h52 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 703+ 79021 | On time 10:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h47 | 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4019 · RJX 67 | On time 11:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h51 | 2:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1005+ 79023 | 11:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h17 | 3:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
59139 · 57153 · ICE 119 | On time 11:39 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h20 | 3:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1505+ 79025 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h17 | 4:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4023 · RJX 69 | On time 1:07 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h51 | 4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 585+ 79029 | On time 1:35 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h11 | 5:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
59097 · 57161 · ICE 211 | On time 1:39 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h20 | 5:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1507+ 79033 | On time 2:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h17 | 6:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4027 · RJX 261 | On time 3:07 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h51 | 6:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1009+ 79037 | 3:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h17 | 7:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1509+ 79039 | On time 4:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h17 | 8:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
4031 · RJ 1293 | On time 5:07 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h54 | 9:01 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1205+ 79041 | 5:36 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h06 | 9:42 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
59101 · 57179 · ICE 881 · RJ 215 | On time 5:39 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h22 | 10:01 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1601+ 79043 | 6:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h16 | 10:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Westbahn
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
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
Bayerische Regiobahn
agilis
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Nuremberg and Salzburg
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FAQs: Nuremberg to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Salzburg
Most Nuremberg to Salzburg trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nuremberg station do trains to Salzburg leave from?
Getting to Nürnberg Hbf from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf train station facilities and services
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Getting to Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) is 3 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) train station facilities and services
Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Nordostbf. (U-Bahn).
Getting to Nürnberg Flughafen from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen train station facilities and services
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Which Salzburg station do trains from Nuremberg arrive at?
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt train station facilities and services
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
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