- Must visit
Mozart's Birthplace
Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756, displaying original rooms, instruments, and family memorabilia.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$168
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 34 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Salzburg will cost around $168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 7 trains that leave Leipzig for Salzburg on Thu, Jun 04, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 5 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 3 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 57 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $32, and a flight costs an average of $206.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $648 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Salzburg:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average $133 (€107).
A bus is $596 (€482) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Salzburg costing on average $648 (€523).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
You'll arrive about 1h 11m sooner (4h 53m by train vs 6h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $133 (€107) compared to roughly $108 (€87) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Salzburg trains for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 905 · ICE 1081+ 79007 | Delayed 11:55 PM 1:04 AMLeipzig Hbf | 7h42 | 8:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, June 4 | |||||
![]() | 5:55 AM Leipzig | 5h03 | 10:58 AM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:04 AM Leipzig | 5h42 | 11:46 AM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:04 AM Leipzig | 5h42 | 12:46 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 AM Leipzig | 6h04 | 1:46 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:49 AM Leipzig | 5h57 | 1:46 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Leipzig to Salzburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (397 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 246 miles (397 km) |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756, displaying original rooms, instruments, and family memorabilia.
Baroque museum complex linking the State Rooms, Cathedral Museum, and St. Peter’s areas, offering a strong introduction to Salzburg’s princely-archiepiscopal history.
Museum in the Mozart family’s later Salzburg home with exhibitions on Mozart’s life, manuscripts, and historical instruments.
Salzburg’s most famous old-town shopping street, known for wrought-iron guild signs, narrow passageways, and Mozart associations.
Formal palace gardens with geometric flower beds, statues, and iconic views toward the fortress; especially popular for photos.
Wooded hill with panoramic walking paths and classic viewpoints over the old town, popular for sunsets and elevated city photos.
A famous Salzburg dessert of sweet soufflé-like dumplings, traditionally baked to resemble the city’s surrounding hills. It is one of Salzburg’s signature specialties.
Small Alpine egg dumplings tossed with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A hearty Austrian dish commonly eaten in Salzburg and the surrounding region.
Breaded and fried veal cutlet served with lemon and potato salad or parsley potatoes. While associated with Austria broadly, it is a classic dish widely enjoyed in Salzburg.
A famous traditional beer hall with a lively local atmosphere, house beer, and classic Austrian dishes served in a communal setting.
Historic restaurant in the St. Peter district, known for refined Austrian cuisine, elegant dining rooms, and a long culinary tradition.
Established traditional restaurant near the old town, appreciated for Salzburg and Austrian specialties in a cozy, rustic setting.
Prices are high by Central European standards, especially for hotels and tourist-area dining, though bakeries and lunch specials help cut costs.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis; in restaurants, 5-10% is common for good service by handing the total directly to the server.
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