- Must visit
Mozarts Geburtshaus
Mozart’s birthplace on Getreidegasse, presenting original instruments, documents, and rooms linked to his early life in Salzburg.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
409 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 929 · 3587 · 4092 · REX 1771
ICE 9568 · ICE 511+
79015
ICE 525 · ICE 503+
79019
ICE 521 · ICE 1501 · EC 115
ICE 821+
79005
ICE 593 · ICE 583 · RJX 67
ICE 597 · ICE 587 · RJX 261
ICE 573 · ICE 563+
79021
ICE 575 · ICE 565 · RJX 69
ICE 577 · ICE 567 · RJX 261Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $430 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf:
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $109 (€89).
A bus is $389 (€317) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $430 (€350).
Other travel options to Salzburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€89) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-88.67 (€-72.24). The journey takes 6h 56m versus 4h 52m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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ICE 523 · ICE 1003 · RJX 65 | 6:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h01 | 12:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 591+ 967 | On time 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h31 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 591+ 965 | On time 7:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h31 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 · ICE 503+ 967 | 7:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h24 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913+ 79019 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h44 | 1:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913+ 967 | On time 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h19 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1221 · ICE 783+ 967 | 8:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h01 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 277 · ICE 513+ 967 | 8:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h31 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 527 · ICE 1005+ 967 | 8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h24 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 573 · ICE 563+ 79021 | Delayed 7:55 AM 9:20 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h26 | 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 593+ 79023 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h56 | 3:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 593 · ICE 583 · RJX 67 | On time 9:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h08 | 2:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · ICE 1505 · S5 · ICE 119 | On time 9:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h02 | 3:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 9590 · ICE 515+ 79025 | 10:28 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h18 | 4:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 575 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 11:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h38 | 4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 623 · ICE 507+ 79029 | On time 11:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 5:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 371 · ICE 517+ 79033 | 12:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h56 | 6:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 577 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 1:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h38 | 6:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 587 · RJX 261 | On time 1:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h08 | 6:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9580+ ICE 919+ 79037 | 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 7:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 29 · ICE 789 · IC 406 | On time 2:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h07 | 8:26 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4571 · ICE 519+ 79039 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h26 | 8:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 599+ 79041 | On time 3:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h52 | 9:42 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1229 · ICE 881 · RJ 215 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h43 | 10:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4575 · ICE 611+ 79043 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h25 | 10:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 691+ 79045 | On time 5:50 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h55 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 725+ 79047 | On time 5:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h45 | 12:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 927 · ICE 883+ 79047 | 6:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h23 | 12:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 729+ 79049 | On time 7:59 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h01 | 2:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 929 · 3587+ 84111+ 4092 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h30 | 7:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
ICE 821+ 79005 | 8:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h53 | 7:50 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4635 · ICE 1107+ 79005 | 10:28 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h22 | 7:50 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
ICE 619 · RJX 265 | On time 1:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h41 | 7:58 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 619 · RJX 61 | On time 1:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h41 | 8:58 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 619+ 79007 | 1:17 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h29 | 8:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4553 · ICE 991 · RJX 63 | On time 5:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h43 | 10:58 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 521 · ICE 1501 · EC 115 | On time 5:54 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h05 | 11:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9568 · ICE 511+ 79015 | 6:26 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h20 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:54, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 254 miles (409 km) |
Average train duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 2:54 AM |
Last train 8:19 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Discover the best of Salzburg Hbf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg Hbf trip today.
Mozart’s birthplace on Getreidegasse, presenting original instruments, documents, and rooms linked to his early life in Salzburg.
A major museum complex linking the Cathedral, Residenz state rooms, and galleries, offering a strong overview of Salzburg’s Baroque heritage.
The residence where Mozart later lived with his family, with exhibitions on his life, music, and Salzburg years.
Salzburg’s most famous shopping street, lined with historic buildings, wrought-iron guild signs, and Mozart associations.
Formal palace gardens with statues, flower beds, and classic postcard views toward the fortress and old town.
A wooded hill above the old town with scenic walks, city viewpoints, and easy access to major panorama spots.
A famous Salzburg dessert: a sweet, airy soufflé shaped like the city’s hills and traditionally served warm.
Small Alpine pasta dumplings tossed with melted cheese and onions, a hearty Austrian comfort dish common in Salzburg.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, a classic Austrian specialty widely served in traditional Salzburg inns.
Well-known historic tavern serving hearty Salzburg and Austrian dishes such as roast meats and dumplings in a rustic setting.
Historic Salzburg restaurant known for refined Austrian cuisine in an elegant setting within St. Peter’s precinct.
Traditional Austrian inn near the old town, popular for schnitzel, dumplings, and a classic beer-house atmosphere.
Salzburg is pricier than many Austrian cities. Hotels and restaurants near the station and old town cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for good service; hand it directly to the server.
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