- 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
$34
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Memmingen to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Memmingen to Salzburg will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 6 trains that leave Memmingen for Salzburg on Thu, Jun 11, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 11 the direct trains cover the 214 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Thu, Jun 11 the slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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 Memmingen to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Memmingen to Salzburg:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Memmingen to Salzburg costing on average $51 (€42).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.20 (€-24.52). The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 54m 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 Memmingen to Salzburg trains for today, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ECE 95+ 79013 | 8:02 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h44 | 11:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 95+ 963 | 8:02 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h19 | 11:21 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 95+ 965 | 8:02 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 5h19 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78912 · EC 115 | On time 8:11 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h48 | 11:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78914+ 965 | 9:00 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 4h21 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78914+ 79015 | 9:00 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h46 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78914+ 967 | 9:00 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 8h21 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
57507 · 3877 · RJX 65 | On time 9:07 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h51 | 12:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
57507 · 3877+ 965 | 9:07 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 4h14 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 97+ 967 | 10:01 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 7h20 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 97+ 965 | 10:01 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h20 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78918 · ICE 117 | On time 10:11 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h48 | 1:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78920+ 79021 | 11:00 AM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h46 | 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 99 · RJX 67 | On time 12:01 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 2h57 | 2:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78924 · ICE 119 | On time 12:07 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h52 | 3:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78926+ 79025 | 1:00 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h46 | 4:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 191 · RJX 69 | On time 2:01 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 2h57 | 4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78932 · ICE 211 | On time 2:11 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h48 | 5:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78934+ 79033 | 3:00 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h46 | 6:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 193 · RJX 261 | On time 4:01 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 2h57 | 6:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 193+ RE5 | 4:01 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h45 | 7:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78938 · EC 213 | On time 4:11 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h48 | 7:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78940 · IC 406 | On time 5:00 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h26 | 8:26 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
57515 · 3889 · RJ 1299 | On time 5:07 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h54 | 9:01 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ECE 195+ 79041 | 6:01 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h41 | 9:42 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78950+ 79043 | 7:00 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h45 | 10:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 197+ 79045 | 8:01 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h44 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
78954+ 79047 | 8:11 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 4h31 | 12:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 199+ 79049 | 10:01 PM Memmingen Bahnhof | 3h46 | 1:47 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Memmingen to Salzburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:42 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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