4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Göttingen to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$63
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Salzburg will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 4 trains that leave Göttingen for Salzburg on Fri, Dec 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 472 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 6 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Göttingen to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Göttingen to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €145.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€83 Average price | €271 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Göttingen to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Göttingen to Salzburg trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 783+ 79021 | On time 7:02 AM Göttingen station | 6h44 | 1:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 783+ | On time 7:02 AM Göttingen station | 11h19 | 6:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 783 · ICE 1503+ | On time 7:02 AM Göttingen station | 9h19 | 4:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 783+ | On time 7:02 AM Göttingen station | 9h19 | 4:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 783 · ICE 1503 · ICE 117 | On time 7:02 AM Göttingen station | 5h57 | 12:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 583+ | On time 8:02 AM Göttingen station | 8h19 | 4:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 583 · RJX 67 | On time 8:02 AM Göttingen station | 5h56 | 1:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 583+ | On time 8:02 AM Göttingen station | 10h19 | 6:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 785+79025 | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 6h44 | 3:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 785 · ICE 1505 · ICE 119 | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 5h57 | 2:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 785+ | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 7h19 | 4:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 785+ | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 9h19 | 6:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 785 · ICE 1505+ | On time 9:02 AM Göttingen station | 7h19 | 4:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 3659 · ICE 1007 · ICE 585 · RJX 69 | On time 9:09 AM Göttingen station | 6h49 | 3:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 585 · RJX 69 | On time 10:02 AM Göttingen station | 5h56 | 3:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 787+79033 | On time 11:02 AM Göttingen station | 6h44 | 5:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 787 · ICE 1507 · ICE 211 | On time 11:02 AM Göttingen station | 5h57 | 4:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 587 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 12:02 PM Göttingen station | 5h56 | 5:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 587 · RJX 261 | On time 12:02 PM Göttingen station | 5h56 | 5:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 789 · ICE 1509 · EC 213 | On time 1:02 PM Göttingen station | 5h57 | 6:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 789 · IC 406 | On time 1:02 PM Göttingen station | 6h24 | 7:26 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 589 · RJ 1299 | On time 2:02 PM Göttingen station | 5h59 | 8:01 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1671 · ICE 1283+79041 | On time 2:07 PM Göttingen station | 6h35 | 8:42 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 881+79043 | On time 3:02 PM Göttingen station | 6h43 | 9:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 881 · ICE 1601 · RJ 215 | On time 3:02 PM Göttingen station | 6h00 | 9:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 681+79045 | On time 4:02 PM Göttingen station | 6h43 | 10:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 883 · ICE 1603 · RJ 1295 | On time 5:02 PM Göttingen station | 5h57 | 10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 883+79047 | On time 5:02 PM Göttingen station | 6h40 | 11:42 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 683+79049 | On time 6:02 PM Göttingen station | 6h45 | 12:47 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 885 · ICE 821 · S2 · Bus RB40 | On time 7:02 PM Göttingen station | 10h26 | 5:28 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 885+79005 | On time 7:02 PM Göttingen station | 11h48 | 6:50 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 885 · ICE 821+79569 · 79001 | On time 7:02 PM Göttingen station | 10h31 | 5:33 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Göttingen to Salzburg
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Austria
Trains from Göttingen to Salzburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $32 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 293 miles (472 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
Average train duration 5h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 00:51 |
Last train 23:08 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Göttingen to Salzburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Göttingen and Salzburg from $32 (€25). 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.
FAQs: Trains from Göttingen to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Göttingen to Salzburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Göttingen to Salzburg
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
- Mannamia
- Europic
- Efes Döner
- Bratwurst Glöckle
- Kasseler Hof
- Hotel Schiffer
- B&B Hotel Göttingen-City
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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.
- 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 long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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