The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
5 h 8 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 29 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Frankfurt Airport long-distance station on Fri, May 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct trains cover the 411 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 8 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest trains will take 5 h 19 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.
RJ 110 · ICE 6988:00 PM6h52Salzburg Hbf2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$451One-way1 transfer
RJX 66 · ICE 6987:00 PM7h52Salzburg Hbf2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$501One-way1 transfer
79042+
ICE 6987:05 PM7h47Salzburg Hbf2:52 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$621One-way1 transfer
79038+
ICE 5105:05 PM6h03Salzburg Hbf11:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$801One-way1 transfer
79046+
ICE 6189:07 PM7h50Salzburg Hbf4:57 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$801One-way1 transfer
RJX 260 · ICE 598 · ICE 1089:00 AM5h08Salzburg Hbf2:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1241One-way2 transfers
RJX 262 · ICE 596 · ICE 10611:00 AM5h08Salzburg Hbf4:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1241One-way2 transfers
RJX 62 · ICE 592 · ICE 1023:00 PM5h08Salzburg Hbf8:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1241One-way2 transfers
RJX 64 · ICE 590 · ICE 1005:00 PM5h08Salzburg Hbf10:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1121One-way2 transfers
RJX 260 · ICE 7209:00 AM5h19Salzburg Hbf2:19 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1241One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $233.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $314 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average $92 (€74).
A bus is $278 (€224) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station costing on average $314 (€253).
Other travel options to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€74) compared to roughly $23 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-69.70 (€-56.04). The journey takes 5h 30m versus 5h 8m 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
Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79004+ ICE 612 | 5:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h03 | 11:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1290 · ICE 726 | On time 5:43 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h36 | 11:19 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
79010+ ICE 1010 | On time 6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h33 | 11:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1298 · ICE 610 | On time 7:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h00 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 918+ 79016 | Delayed 8:19 AM 8:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 5h23 | 1:28 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 · ICE 598 · ICE 108 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h08 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 260 · ICE 720 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h19 | 2:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518+ 79020 | Delayed 9:28 AM 9:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h03 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 916+ 79022 | Delayed 10:20 AM 10:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 5h33 | 3:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 · ICE 626 | On time 11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h19 | 4:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 · ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h08 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 516+ 79024 | Delayed 11:28 AM 11:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h03 | 5:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h45 | 5:45 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1254+ 79026 | Delayed 12:20 PM 12:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 5h33 | 5:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 514+ 79030 | Delayed 1:28 PM 1:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h03 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 912+ 79032 | Delayed 2:20 PM 2:07 PMSalzburg Hbf | 5h31 | 7:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 592 · ICE 102 | On time 3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h08 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 528 | On time 3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h19 | 8:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 512+ 79034 | Delayed 3:28 PM 3:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h03 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910+ 79036 | Delayed 4:19 PM 4:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 5h33 | 9:38 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 · ICE 590 · ICE 100 | On time 5:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h08 | 10:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 524 | On time 5:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h19 | 10:19 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510+ 79038 | Delayed 5:28 PM 5:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h03 | 11:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 66 · ICE 698 | On time 7:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h52 | 2:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
79042+ ICE 698 | 7:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h47 | 2:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJ 110 · ICE 698 | On time 8:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h52 | 2:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68 · ICE 698 | On time 9:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h52 | 2:52 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618+ 79046 | 9:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h50 | 4:57 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1014+ 79048 | On time 10:55 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h43 | 7:38 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 15:05. The fastest train covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average train duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 2:55 AM |
Last train 3:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Frankfurt Airport long-distance station from $29 (€23). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
Westbahn
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Transdev GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station 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 Frankfurt Airport long-distance station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
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