The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€101
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
409 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 (Main) Hbf will cost around €101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 24 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf on Mon, Aug 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 409 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 5 h 37 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.
79046+
ICE 6189:07 PM7h31Salzburg Hbf4:38 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€721One-way1 transfer
ICE 524+
790364:05 PM5h57Salzburg Hbf10:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€791One-way1 transfer
ICE 1212 · ICE 5206:04 PM5h59Salzburg Hbf12:03 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€801One-way1 transfer
ICE 528+
790322:07 PM5h55Salzburg Hbf8:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€851One-way1 transfer
ICE 526+
790343:05 PM5h57Salzburg Hbf9:02 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€851One-way1 transfer
RJ 1296 · ICE 7265:39 AM5h23Salzburg Hbf11:02 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€901One-way1 transfer
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 242:04 PM5h33Salzburg Hbf7:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1021One-way2 transfers
ICE 21010:00 AM5h36Salzburg Hbf3:36 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1141One-way0 transfers
EC 212 · ICE 880 · ICE 2288:00 AM5h37Salzburg Hbf1:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€1141One-way2 transfers
EC 114 · ICE 782 · ICE 224:00 PM5h37Salzburg Hbf9:37 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf€901One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. 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 €24, and a flight costs an average of €187.
Distance: 254 miles (409 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€101 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €323 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m 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 (Main) Hbf:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €101.
A bus is €287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average €323.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 59m.
Tickets start at around €101 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-83.46. The journey takes 6h 51m versus 5h 16m 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 (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 728+ 79000 | Delayed 4:44 AM 3:47 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h15 | 10:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79004+ ICE 726 | On time 5:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 11:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1296 · ICE 726 | On time 5:39 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h23 | 11:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 724+ 79010 | Delayed 6:45 AM 6:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 2 · 27086 · 27004 · ICE 724 | On time 6:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h54 | 12:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 568 · 19132 · ICE 770+ 79012 | Delayed 7:02 AM 6:46 AMSalzburg Hbf | 5h54 | 12:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 212 · ICE 880 · ICE 228 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h37 | 1:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 628+ 79020 | Delayed 9:45 AM 9:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 3:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 210 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h36 | 3:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 626+ 79022 | Delayed 10:45 AM 10:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 4:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 624+ 79024 | Delayed 11:45 AM 11:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 5:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ECE 150 | On time 1:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h44 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 620+ 79030 | Delayed 1:45 PM 1:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 7:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 116 | On time 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h49 | 7:49 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 2:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h33 | 7:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 528+ 79032 | Delayed 2:44 PM 2:07 PMSalzburg Hbf | 5h55 | 8:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 266 · 19164 · ICE 572 | On time 3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h40 | 8:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 526+ 79034 | Delayed 3:46 PM 3:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 9:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 114 · ICE 782 · ICE 22 | On time 4:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h37 | 9:37 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 524+ 79036 | Delayed 4:44 PM 4:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 10:02 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 522+ 79038 | Delayed 5:45 PM 5:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h00 | 11:05 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | On time 6:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h59 | 12:03 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618+ 79046 | 9:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h31 | 4:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 822+ 79048 | On time 10:55 PM Salzburg Hbf | 9h07 | 8:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €24 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 254 miles (409 km) distance in 5h 2m.
Distance 254 miles (409 km) |
Average train duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 8:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, 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 (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB, 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 (Main) Hbf from €24. 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 | ICE
ÖBB
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 (Main) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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