The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
73
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Munich 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 Munich Hbf will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 73 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Munich Hbf on Sun, May 24, 62 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
8:39 PM1h34Salzburg Hbf10:13 PMMunich Hbf$131One-way0 transfers
RJ 12905:43 AM1h46Salzburg Hbf7:29 AMMunich Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
EC 2128:00 AM1h41Salzburg Hbf9:41 AMMunich Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
RJ 1108:00 PM1h41Salzburg Hbf9:41 PMMunich Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
RJX 2609:00 AM1h33Salzburg Hbf10:33 AMMunich Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
RJX 645:00 PM1h31Salzburg Hbf6:31 PMMunich Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
RJX 667:00 PM1h31Salzburg Hbf8:31 PMMunich Hbf$321One-way0 transfers
RJX 26211:00 AM1h32Salzburg Hbf12:32 PMMunich Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
RJX 689:00 PM1h32Salzburg Hbf10:32 PMMunich Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
RJX 2609:00 AM1h33Salzburg Hbf10:33 AMMunich Hbf$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$39 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $1 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Munich Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 0m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€31) compared to roughly $1 (€0.91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.57 (€-30.39). The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 53m 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 Munich Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf trains for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE5 | 7:04 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h02 | 9:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1298 | On time 7:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h54 | 9:02 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 294 | 7:28 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4h00 | 11:28 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 212 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 9:41 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79016 | 8:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 10:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 8:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 10:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
960 | 8:39 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h35 | 10:14 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 260 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h33 | 10:33 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79020 | 9:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 11:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 9:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 11:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79022 | 10:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 12:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 10:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 12:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 262 | On time 11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h32 | 12:32 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79024 | 11:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 1:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 11:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 1:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79026 | 12:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 2:05 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 12:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 2:05 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
964 | 12:39 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h35 | 2:14 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 60 | On time 1:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h35 | 2:35 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79030 | 1:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 3:05 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 1:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 3:05 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79032 | 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h59 | 4:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h59 | 4:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 62 | On time 3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h34 | 4:34 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79034 | 3:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 5:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 3:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 5:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 114 | On time 4:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 5:41 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79036 | 4:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 6:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 4:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 6:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 64 | On time 5:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h31 | 6:31 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79038 | 5:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 7:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 5:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 7:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 112 | On time 6:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 7:41 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79040 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h59 | 8:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79040 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h59 | 8:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h59 | 8:06 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:39 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h37 | 8:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
966 | 6:39 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h37 | 8:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 66 | On time 7:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h31 | 8:31 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79042 | 7:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h11 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79042 | 7:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h11 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 7:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h11 | 9:16 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 110 | On time 8:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 9:41 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79044 | 8:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h12 | 10:17 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 8:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h12 | 10:17 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:39 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h34 | 10:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
968 | 8:39 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h34 | 10:13 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 68 | On time 9:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h32 | 10:32 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79046 | 9:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h10 | 11:17 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79046 | 9:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h10 | 11:17 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 9:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h10 | 11:17 PM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79404 | 10:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h10 | 12:17 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 10:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h10 | 12:17 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79404 | 10:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h10 | 12:17 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79048 | 10:55 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h03 | 12:58 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 10:55 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h03 | 12:58 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
79004 | 5:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 7:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 5:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 7:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1290 | On time 5:43 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h46 | 7:29 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79010 | 6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5 | 6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 8:06 AM Munich Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 3:43 AM |
Last train 10:08 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Munich Hbf from $9 (€7). 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.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Bayerische Regiobahn
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Transdev GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Munich 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 Munich Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Munich Hbf
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
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