The cheapest and fastest trains from Burghausen to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burghausen to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burghausen to Salzburg will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
It's difficult to get from Burghausen to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
RB 27172 · RB 27977
RB 27172 · RB 27977
RB 27170 · RB 27979 · Bus RB45 · S 3
RB 27172 · RB 27981 · Bus RB45 · S 3
RB 27176 · RB 27981 · Bus RB45 · S 3
RB 27172 · RB 27977
RB 27172 · RB 27977
RB 27170 · RB 27309+
BRB 79013
RB 27170 · RB 27975 · Bus RB45 · S 3
RB 27176 · RB 27117+
BRB 79021Live departures
Burghausen to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Burghausen to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RB 27170 · RB 27309+ BRB 79013 | On time 7:50 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 2h52 | 10:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RB 27170 · RB 27979 · Bus RB45 · S 3 | On time 7:50 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 4h56 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 3 transfers | |
RB 27170 · RB 27977 | On time 7:50 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 3h02 | 10:52 AM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 1 transfer | |
RB 27170 · RB 27975 · Bus RB45 · S 3 | On time 7:50 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 2h56 | 10:46 AM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 3 transfers | |
RB 27172 · RB 27977 | On time 8:45 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 2h10 | 10:55 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RB 27172 · RB 27977 | On time 8:45 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 2h07 | 10:52 AM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 1 transfer | |
RB 27172 · RB 27981 · Bus RB45 · S 3 | On time 8:45 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 5h01 | 1:46 PM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 3 transfers | |
RB 27172 · RB 27979 · Bus RB45 · S 3 | On time 8:45 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 4h01 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 3 transfers | |
RB 27174 · RB 27981 · Bus RB45 · S 3 | On time 9:45 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 4h01 | 1:46 PM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 3 transfers | |
RB 27174 · RB 27979 · Bus RB45 · S 3 | On time 9:45 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 3h01 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 3 transfers | |
RB 27176 · RB 27117+ BRB 79021 | On time 10:45 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 2h57 | 1:42 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RB 27176 · RB 27981 · Bus RB45 · S 3 | On time 10:45 AM Burghausen (Oberbay) | 3h01 | 1:46 PM Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burghausen to Salzburg
Trains from Burghausen to Salzburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (44 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 27 miles (44 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 01:44 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB from Burghausen to Salzburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB trains will get you between Burghausen and Salzburg from $35 (€28). 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
FAQs: Trains from Burghausen to Salzburg
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Burghausen to Salzburg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Laurini Gelateria Bar Pizzeria
- Gasthaus zur Brucke
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Post
- City Comfort Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access, ticket office
- Bus: Several local lines available
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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