Florence to Salzburg train

Trains from Florence to Salzburg

The journey from Florence, Italy to the enchanting city on the German border that is home to Mozart, Salzburg, Austria is about 291 miles (469 km). This route can take anywhere from over 8h to close to 12h to complete. This route can have multiple transfer stations, which is why there is a variance of about 4h in travel length.

Florence to Salzburg Train Time: Daily Departures

Travel from Florence to Salzburg by train can be taken at least once a day, if not twice. Normally, whether there are 2 scheduled trips or only 1, the train leaves early morning from Florence. There is the first train that leaves before about 05:00 a.m., and the second that leaves arround after 05:00 a.m. Both trains will normally stop at the Rosenheim Train Station in Bavaria and transfer to the same train to finish the trip to Salzburg, which arrives before approximately 4:00 p.m. If there is only 1 train scheduled, it normally travels a different route altogether.

How long is the journey by train from Florence to Salzburg?

The length of travel time from Florence to Salzburg can be anywhere from about 9-12h. The difference in travel time depends on how many transfers are scheduled for the trip and how long you wait at each transfer station. In general, most trips have between 2-4 transfers and the wait times can be anywhere from less than 1h to over 4h.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Florence to Salzburg?

Departure train station: Although there are three stations you will be departing from in Florence, the main station is Florence Santa Maria Novella (S.M.N). The other two stations are Firenze Rifredi and Firenze Campo di Marte. As the main station, Florence SMN is at the heart of the city center and is one of the largest stations in Italy. With 19 platforms, the station is quite busy with over 150,000 travelers passing through on a daily basis. There are plenty of restaurants, fast-food eateries, bars, shops and cafes to pass the time till your boarding. This station also has quite a few services needed for travelers such as an information desk for tourists, assistance office for disabled travelers, luggage storage, and of course ticketing counters and cash exchange locations.

Arrival train station: When you reach Salzburg, you will most likely arrive at Salzburg Hbf. This is also the main station in Salzburg, but it is a little ways from the city center, about a 15-25min walk. If you have too much luggage for a stroll, there are trolleybus lines that can quickly get you to the center of town. Notably, once you walk out of the station, Südtiroler Platz is right in front of you, this is where you can take trolleybus lines 3, 5 and 6 to the city center. If you need more information, there is a tourist help desk inside the station.

Which train companies travel from Florence to Salzburg?

The main company operating this trip from Florence to Salzburg is Deutsche Bahn (DB). Deutsche Bahn is one of the largest railway companies in the world. Deutsche Bahn is a private company, but the German government is a shareholder within the company. Deutsche Bahn’s train fleet consists of regional travel, Intercity and Eurocity trains that travel within Germany and other neighbouring European countries. They also offer ICE and ICE Sprinter trains which are high-speed trains to get you around Germany and neighbouring countries quickly. Another train company you might book some of the trips from Florence to Salzburg is ÖBB | Nightjet. These trains are designed for overnight passenger travel. These trains come with different sleeping options such as a family couchette carriage, a single compartment in a sleeper car, or a seating carriage. Nightjet trains operate in 5 countries currently; Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Belgium.

Deutsche Bahn trains from Florence to Salzburg

From Florence to Salzburg you will most likely be traveling on their regional and Eurocity train lines. The regional lines offer the convenience of regular departure times and lets you know which stop is coming next. The other line, EuroCity line, offers a little more long travel luxuries.  Most of these trains have on-board restaurant and bistro car so you have somewhere to go when you're feeling like a snack. The Eurocity line only stops in the major cities so should provide a fairly quick journey.

ÖBB trains from Florens to Salzburg

ÖBB | Nightjet provides comfort on overnight journeys from Florence to Salzburg. Though most trips you transfer onto this line so there is normally not a direct trip on this line from departure to destination cities. On this train, you can choose from a single sleeper in a compartment, family compartment, or seating carriage.

Deutsche Bahn Train Florence to Salzburg: Services on Board

On the regional line, you can choose from second or first class. Both classes offer free of charge luggage carry on board, including sports equipment and some offer bicycle and scooter storage for an extra charge and will need to get a bicycle reservation. Some trains do not have this service so make sure to check the specific train travel first. The Eurocity line also offers both first and second-class tickets. Eurocity line also features Wi-Fi throughout the journey and the same policies for luggage. If you’re traveling with a pet, you can board with your pet free of charge as long as they are small enough to fit in a hand luggage-sized animal carrier. If the dog is bigger, you must obtain a ticket for them before boarding and they must be close to you and on a leash for the duration of travel. With OBB Nightjet, you are only allowed to bring your dog on board if you have booked your own compartment, they are not allowed on some trains operated by Nightjet partners so check your travel specifics. If you do reserve a compartment for you and your traveling pet, the ticket for your dog is an extra amount on top of the compartment price. As mentioned before, you have the option of traveling in a sleeper compartment, reserve your own sleeper compartment for you or for the whole family, or seating area. Bicycles are only allowed on certain trips, normally between Germany and Austria, and you do need to purchase a separate ticket and book a reservation for your bicycle.

How to find cheap train tickets from Florence to Salzburg?

When booking your trip from Florence to Salzburg, there are a couple of ways in which you can save a little bit of money on the journey. If you’re able to, try booking in advance. That way you can see if being flexible with journey dates allows you to pick a day that is less expensive than others. You can also save by looking into regional train travel or opting for economy or second class seating over upgraded seat options.