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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
$74
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Salzburg will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $74.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
ICE 781 · EC 115
ICE 985 · RJ 113
ICE 983 · RJX 63
ICE 1003+
79015
ICE 701+
79015
ICE 521+
963
ICE 1003+
79015
ICE 1501+
79013
ICE 983 · RJX 63
ICE 985 · RJ 113Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $632 Average price | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Nuremberg to Salzburg:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nuremberg to Salzburg costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $603 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nuremberg to Salzburg costing on average $632 (€514).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Flight takes on average 5h 26m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 3h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $60 (€49) 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 Nuremberg to Salzburg trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1081 · RJX 265 | Delayed 2:52 AM 4:52 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h06 | 7:58 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 985 · RJ 113 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h29 | 9:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 827+ 79011 | Delayed 5:06 AM 7:01 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h45 | 10:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 983 · RJX 63 | Delayed 7:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h29 | 9:00 AM 9:00 AMSalzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 521+ 79013 | On time 8:16 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h30 | 11:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 521+ 963 | On time 8:16 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h05 | 11:21 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1501+ 79013 | On time 8:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h21 | 11:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781 · EC 115 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h30 | 11:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781+ 965 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h52 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 701+ 967 | On time 8:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h22 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 701+ 79015 | On time 8:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h47 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 701+ 965 | On time 8:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h22 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 523+ 967 | On time 9:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h20 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 523+ 965 | On time 9:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 4h20 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1003+ 79015 | Delayed 7:29 AM 9:25 AMNuremberg Hbf | 3h21 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 525 · RJX 65 | On time 10:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 2h57 | 12:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1503+ 79019 | On time 10:25 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h21 | 1:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 783 · ICE 117 | On time 10:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h30 | 1:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527+ 79021 | On time 11:01 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 3h45 | 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nuremberg to Salzburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 12:11 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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