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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$653
Average price
$712
Fastest journey
16 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h 59 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1431 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Salzburg will cost around $712 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $653.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Salzburg without transferring at least 3 times.
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3:00 PM24h59Edinburgh3:59 PMSalzburg$6531One-way3 transfers- 7:00 AM16h45Edinburgh11:45 PMSalzburg$6771One-way4 transfers
- 8:20 PM22h26Edinburgh6:46 PMSalzburg$6771One-way4 transfers
- 9:00 AM26h21Edinburgh11:21 AMSalzburg$7291One-way3 transfers
- 7:00 AM17h42Edinburgh12:42 AMSalzburg$7351One-way3 transfers
- 7:00 AM16h45Edinburgh11:45 PMSalzburg$6771One-way4 transfers
- 7:00 AM17h42Edinburgh12:42 AMSalzburg$7351One-way3 transfers
- 8:20 PM22h26Edinburgh6:46 PMSalzburg$6771One-way4 transfers
- 8:20 PM23h01Edinburgh7:21 PMSalzburg$7981One-way3 transfers
- 3:00 PM24h59Edinburgh3:59 PMSalzburg$6531One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $123. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $123, and a train costs an average of $699.
Distance: 889 miles (1431 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$699 Average price | $326 Average price | $207 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
26h 14m Average total duration 25h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 26m Average total duration 37h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Salzburg:
A bus is $151 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Salzburg costing on average $326 (€260).
A bus is $524 (€418) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Salzburg costing on average $699 (€557).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 25h 44m.
Bus takes on average 38h 24m.
Tickets start at around $699 (€557) compared to roughly $287 (€229) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-411.89 (€-328.43). The journey takes 25h 44m versus 20h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Edinburgh | 16h45 | 11:45 PM Salzburg | 4 transfers | |
| 7:00 AM Edinburgh | 17h42 | 12:42 AM Salzburg | 3 transfers | |
| 9:00 AM Edinburgh | 26h21 | 11:21 AM Salzburg | 3 transfers | |
| 3:00 PM Edinburgh | 24h59 | 3:59 PM Salzburg | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Salzburg
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Austria
Trains from Edinburgh to Salzburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 25h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $699 (€557) but you can travel from only $126 (€101) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 889 miles (1431 km) distance in 22h 44m.
Distance 889 miles (1431 km) |
Average train duration 25h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $699 (€557) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 22h 44m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 5:07 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Edinburgh to Salzburg trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Edinburgh and Salzburg from $126 (€101). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Salzburg
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