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Zentrum Paul Klee
World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.
Cheapest price on Oct 26
$60
Average ticket price on Oct 26
$149
Fastest journey on Oct 26
7 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Oct 26
7 h 2 m
Trains on Oct 26
23
Distance
432 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Bern is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Bern will cost around $149 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Bern without transferring at least 2 times.
RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 373 · IC 981
79000+
ECE 198 · IC 714
79010+
ECE 196 · IC 718
ICE 118 · ECE 190 · IC 730
RJX 366+
IC 770 · IC 816
RJX 368+
ICE 104+
IC 820
RJX 366+
IC 770 · IC 816
RJX 160+
ICE 102+
IC 824
RJX19962 · IR 2219+
IC 10826 · IC 780
RJX 162+
ICE 100+
IC 828Trains from Salzburg to Bern run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€40) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:02. The fastest train covers the 268 miles (432 km) distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 268 miles (432 km) |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€40) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Salzburg to Bern.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Bern trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE5+ EC 198+ IC 714 | 3:47 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h41 | 11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ECE 198 · IC 714+ 79000 | Delayed 5:31 AM 3:47 AMSalzburg Hbf | 7h41 | 11:28 AM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX 366 · IR 2368 | 5:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h25 | 2:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RJX 366+ IC 770 · IC 816 | 5:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h02 | 12:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RE5+ EC 196+ IC 718 | 6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 1:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ECE 196 · IC 718+ 79010 | Delayed 7:31 AM 6:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 1:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 568 · ICE 279 · IC 10279+ 79012 | Delayed 8:02 AM 6:46 AMSalzburg Hbf | 8h10 | 2:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
RJX 368+ ICE 104+ IC 820 | 7:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h02 | 2:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 212 · ECE 194 · IC 722 | 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h28 | 3:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 212+ EC 194+ IC 722 | 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h28 | 3:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX 260 · ICE 566 · ICE 371 · IC 977 | On time 9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h56 | 4:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
RJX 160+ ICE 102+ IC 824 | 9:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h02 | 4:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX 160 · IR 2376 | 9:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h25 | 6:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
ICE 210+ EC 192+ IC 726 | 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h28 | 5:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX19962 · IR 2219+ IC 780 · IC 10826 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h02 | 5:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 373 · IC 981 | On time 11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h56 | 6:56 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
RJX 162 · IR 2380 | 11:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h25 | 8:21 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
RJX 162+ ICE 100+ IC 828 | 11:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h02 | 6:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 118+ EC 190+ IC 730 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h28 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
ICE 118 · ECE 190 · IC 730 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h28 | 7:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX13470+ REX 7+ IC 832 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 8h02 | 8:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ EC 164+ IR 2225+ IC 786 | 1:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h02 | 8:58 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1214+ EC 98+ IC 734 | 2:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h24 | 9:28 PM Bern Hauptbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
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World-class museum and research center devoted to Paul Klee, with major exhibitions in a striking Renzo Piano building.
Leading fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages to modern art, including notable Swiss and international holdings.
Swiss national museum branch presenting Alpine history, communication, migration, and rich cultural heritage collections.
UNESCO-listed medieval old town with arcades, fountains, shops, and major sights, ideal for Bern's classic walking route.
Tree-lined riverside park on a peninsula bend, famous for postcard views of the Old City and a relaxing local atmosphere.
Elegant main street of the Old City, lined with arcades, historic façades, fountains, and key landmarks including Zytglogge.
Rösti is a crisp fried potato cake from the Bern region, once a farmer's breakfast and now a Swiss classic often served as a side or main dish.
Berner Platte is a festive Bernese platter of cured and smoked meats, sausages, potatoes, sauerkraut, and beans, traditionally shared in colder months.
Berner Zungenwurst is a Bernese tongue sausage, gently smoked and seasoned, usually served hot with potatoes or vegetables in traditional inns.
Michelin-starred restaurant focused on modern seasonal cuisine, offering a sophisticated fine-dining experience by the Aare.
Refined Swiss fine dining in an elegant old-town venue, known for seasonal tasting menus and polished service.
Historic cellar restaurant serving classic Bernese and Swiss dishes in a vaulted old-town setting with a warm traditional atmosphere.
Bern is costlier than many European capitals. Hotels, dining, and daily transit are pricey, though the compact center and included local transport at some hotels can help.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small cafe bills.
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Most Salzburg to Bern trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Bern Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Bern train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Bern Hauptbahnhof 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 options include: Restaurant Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
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