- Must visit
Mozart's Birthplace
The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, offering insights into the composer's life and works.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mittenwald to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mittenwald 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 Mittenwald for Salzburg on Mon, May 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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 Mittenwald to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m 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 Mittenwald to Salzburg:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mittenwald to Salzburg costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€38) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.92 (€-1.55). The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 38m 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 Mittenwald to Salzburg trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:36 AM Mittenwald | 4h10 | 11:46 AM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mittenwald to Salzburg run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 12:51 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
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