Berlin to Salzburg train
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Fastest train times from Berlin to Salzburg
Fastest Journey
5 h 47 m
Average
7 h 15 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
526 km
It's difficult to get from Berlin to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Train from Berlin to Salzburg
 | Distance | 326 miles (526 km) |
 | Average train duration | 6 h 28 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $100 (€89) |
 | Train frequency | 2 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn with connection or FlixTrain |
Trains from Berlin to Salzburg cover the 326 miles (526 km) long route taking on average 6 h 28 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn with connection or FlixTrain. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $100 (€89), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $69 (€62). Travelers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Salzburg trains
For as little as $69 (€62) you can travel by train from Berlin to Salzburg with Deutsche Bahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Salzburg train.
- Average Price: $69
Trains from Berlin to Salzburg, Austria
Germany's national train company, Deutsche Bahn, provides regular services between Berlin and Salzburg in Austria. Trains depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof roughly every hour between the hours of 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and from around 7 a.m. on Sundays. There are also several overnight trains which depart later in the evening. The journey involves at least 1 change at Munich Hauptbahnhof and takes between 8 and 9 hours, or 12 to 14 hours for overnight services. Passengers arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, which is conveniently located in the city center.
Travel Tips: Trains from Berlin to Salzburg
Travel by train between Berlin, Germany and Salzburg, Austria is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Salzburg from Berlin restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Berlin?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Salzburg, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 5/16/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Berlin to Salzburg closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Salzburg to Berlin is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from Austria?
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Salzburg?
What are the requirements?
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Berlin, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 5/16/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Berlin from Salzburg here.
Some of the Berlin train stations to Salzburg you can start your journey from include Berlin Hbf, Berlin Spandau and Berlin Südkreuz. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Salzburg include Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Aigen and Salzburg Aiglhof.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arriving in Salzburg Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Berlin Hbf, located approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the city center of Berlin. The most popular arrival train station in Salzburg, called Salzburg Hbf, is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Accessibility
S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7
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