- 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
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
1 h 49 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mauthausen to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mauthausen to Salzburg will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 1 trains that leave Mauthausen for Salzburg on Tue, Jun 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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 Mauthausen to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Mauthausen to Salzburg:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mauthausen to Salzburg costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 32m by train vs 1h 43m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€22) vs $31 (€25)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Westbahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Mauthausen to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:00 AM Mauthausen | 1h49 | 10:49 AM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mauthausen to Salzburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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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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