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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$115
Average price
$175
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Berlin will cost around $175 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $115.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Berlin without transferring at least once.
ICE 1000+
79038
ICE 1502+
79036
ICE 1500+
79040
ICE 1002+
79034
RJX 260 · ICE 508
RJ 1298 · ICE 1100
ICE 1504+
79032
ICE 1600+
79016
ICE 1508+
79022
ICE 1502+
79036Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $99.
Distance: 326 miles (526 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$176 Average price | $345 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Berlin:
A bus is $114 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Berlin costing on average $176 (€142).
A bus is $283 (€228) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Berlin costing on average $345 (€278).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Tickets start at around $176 (€142) compared to roughly $142 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-34.14 (€-27.52). The journey takes 9h 35m versus 7h 10m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1602+ 79010 | Delayed 6:21 AM 6:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h17 | 12:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1298 · ICE 1100 | On time 7:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h15 | 1:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1600+ 79016 | Delayed 8:22 AM 8:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h17 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 260 · ICE 508 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h29 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1008+ 79020 | Delayed 9:18 AM 9:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h18 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1508+ 79022 | Delayed 10:21 AM 10:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h17 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 262 · ICE 506 | On time 11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h29 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1006+ 79024 | Delayed 11:17 AM 11:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h18 | 5:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1506+ 79026 | Delayed 12:21 PM 12:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h17 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1004+ 79030 | Delayed 1:17 PM 1:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h18 | 7:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1504+ 79032 | Delayed 2:21 PM 2:07 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h15 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 62 · ICE 502 | On time 3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h29 | 9:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1002+ 79034 | Delayed 3:19 PM 3:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h18 | 9:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1502+ 79036 | Delayed 4:20 PM 4:05 PMSalzburg Hbf | 6h17 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 64 · ICE 500 | On time 5:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h29 | 11:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€46) but you can travel from only $37 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 326 miles (526 km) distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 326 miles (526 km) |
Average train duration 9h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€46) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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