The cheapest and fastest trains from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
It's difficult to get from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf without transferring at least once.
R 50+
IC 4075:39 AM2h51Passau Hbf8:30 AMSalzburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
R 50+
IC 5447:52 AM2h57Passau Hbf10:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
REX 50+
IC 5406:25 AM2h24Passau Hbf8:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
REX 50 · REX 24:11 AM2h31Passau Hbf6:42 AMSalzburg Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
REX 50+
RJ 6684:11 AM2h38Passau Hbf6:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
REX 50+
IC 5406:25 AM2h24Passau Hbf8:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
REX 50 · REX 24:11 AM2h31Passau Hbf6:42 AMSalzburg Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
REX 50+
RJ 6684:11 AM2h38Passau Hbf6:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
R 50+
IC 4075:39 AM2h51Passau Hbf8:30 AMSalzburg Hbf$501One-way1 transfer
R 50+
IC 5447:52 AM2h57Passau Hbf10:49 AMSalzburg Hbf$521One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Salzburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€26) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€2). The journey takes 2h 3m versus 1h 40m 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.
Live departures
Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REX 50+ RJ 668 | 4:11 AM Passau Hbf | 2h38 | 6:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ IC 848 | 4:11 AM Passau Hbf | 3h38 | 7:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50 · REX 2 | 4:11 AM Passau Hbf | 3h30 | 7:41 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50 · REX 2 | 4:11 AM Passau Hbf | 2h31 | 6:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ IC 407 | 5:39 AM Passau Hbf | 2h51 | 8:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ IC 540 | 6:25 AM Passau Hbf | 2h24 | 8:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ IC 544 | 7:52 AM Passau Hbf | 2h57 | 10:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Trains from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:11, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 3:11 AM |
Last train 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trainsWestbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Passau Hbf and Salzburg Hbf from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | REX
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ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Passau Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
- Monday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 13:30
- Ava Restaurant & Cocktailbar
- Gastronomie Innsteg
- Café Kowalski
- Lecorner
- IBB Hotel Passau
- Hotel Atrium
- Hotel Herdegen Garni
- Hotel König
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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