Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,EC,IC,RB,RE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

$46

Average price

$76

Fastest journey

5 h 4 m

Average duration

5 h 4 m

Trains per day

43

Distance

409 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least once.

Deutsche BahnRB 27980+Bayerische RegiobahnBRB79032+Deutsche BahnICE 1222
02:08PM5h28
Salzburg Hbf
07:36PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$461One-way
2 transfers
Bayerische RegiobahnBRB79034+Deutsche BahnICE 512
03:05PM6h02
Salzburg Hbf
09:07PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$461One-way
1 transfer
Bayerische RegiobahnBRB79038+Deutsche BahnICE 522
05:05PM5h59
Salzburg Hbf
11:04PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$461One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRB 27986+Bayerische RegiobahnBRB79038+Deutsche BahnICE 510
05:08PM5h59
Salzburg Hbf
11:07PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$461One-way
2 transfers
Bayerische RegiobahnBRB79038+Deutsche BahnICE 510
05:05PM6h02
Salzburg Hbf
11:07PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
$461One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €188.

Distance: 254 miles (409 km)

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Flight

€108

Average price

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€370

Average price

7h 42m

Average total duration

7h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 16m

Average total duration

7h 46m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 14
Last updated at 11:44 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 1290 · ICE 800 · ICE 228
On time
6:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h36
11:36 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
obbBRB RE5+deutsche_bahnICE 628
On time
6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf
6h59
1:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
obbBRB RE5+deutsche_bahnICE 720
On time
6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h59
12:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 260 · ICE 720
On time
7:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h20
12:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 260 · ICE 720
On time
7:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h04
12:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 260 · ICE 1218 · ICE 108
On time
7:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h07
12:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
bayerischerbBRB79020+deutsche_bahnICE 518
On time
7:05 AM Salzburg Hbf
6h02
1:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79020+deutsche_bahnICE 628
On time
7:05 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h59
1:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 61 · ICE 28
On time
7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf
6h29
1:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 61 · ICE 28
On time
7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf
6h48
1:55 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRB 27970+bayerischerbBRB79020+deutsche_bahnICE 628
On time
7:08 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h56
1:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnS 2 · IC 2082 · ICE 518
On time
7:28 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h39
1:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnS 2 · IC 2082 · RB 27036 · ICE 628
On time
7:28 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h36
1:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3 transfers
deutsche_bahnEC 218 · ICE 1004 · ICE 28
On time
8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h36
1:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnEC 218 · ICE 1004 · ICE 28
On time
8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h55
1:55 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRJX 262 · ICE 626
On time
9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h04
2:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 262 · ICE 596 · ICE 106
On time
9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h07
2:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRJX 262 · ICE 626
On time
9:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h20
2:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79024+deutsche_bahnICE 624
On time
9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h56
3:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79024+deutsche_bahnICE 516
On time
9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h59
3:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnICE 114 · ICE 26
On time
10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h36
3:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 60 · ICE 622
On time
11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h20
4:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 60 · ICE 622
On time
11:00 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h04
4:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79030+deutsche_bahnICE 514
On time
11:05 AM Salzburg Hbf
6h02
5:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79030+deutsche_bahnICE 620
On time
11:05 AM Salzburg Hbf
5h59
5:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79032+deutsche_bahnICE 1222
On time
12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h29
5:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79032+deutsche_bahnICE 1212
On time
12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h44
5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRB 27980+bayerischerbBRB79032+deutsche_bahnICE 1222
On time
12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h28
5:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRB 27980+bayerischerbBRB79032+deutsche_bahnICE 1212
On time
12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h43
5:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
bayerischerbBRB79034+deutsche_bahnICE 512
On time
1:05 PM Salzburg Hbf
6h02
7:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79034+deutsche_bahnICE 526
On time
1:05 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h59
7:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 67 · ICE 22
On time
1:07 PM Salzburg Hbf
6h29
7:36 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRB 27982+bayerischerbBRB79034+deutsche_bahnICE 526
On time
1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h56
7:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRB 27982+bayerischerbBRB79034+deutsche_bahnICE 512
On time
1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h59
7:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
bayerischerbBRB79036+deutsche_bahnICE 910
On time
2:05 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h46
7:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRB 27984+bayerischerbBRB79036+deutsche_bahnICE 910
On time
2:08 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h43
7:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRJX 64 · ICE 590 · ICE 100
On time
3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h06
8:06 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRJX 64 · ICE 524
On time
3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h04
8:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRJX 64 · ICE 524
On time
3:00 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h20
8:20 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79038+deutsche_bahnICE 522
On time
3:05 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h59
9:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
1 transfer
bayerischerbBRB79038+deutsche_bahnICE 510
On time
3:05 PM Salzburg Hbf
6h02
9:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnRB 27986+bayerischerbBRB79038+deutsche_bahnICE 510
On time
3:08 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h59
9:07 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
2 transfers
deutsche_bahnRB 27986+bayerischerbBRB79038+deutsche_bahnICE 522
On time
3:08 PM Salzburg Hbf
5h56
9:04 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2 transfers

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main?

The best time to book your train from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is 70 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

AustriaAustria
GermanyGermany
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Trains from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
254 miles (409 km)
Average train duration
7h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
$25 (€20)
Trains per day
17
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
4h 59m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:53
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main trains

Travel to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg from $30 (€24) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB | Railjet! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main train information with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 3 min
  • Cheapest Price: $30
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 5 a day

Train tickets from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main: when to book to save $

Time Price Savings
1 week earlier 33 €
2 weeks earlier 33 €0%
3 weeks earlier 32 €3%
1 month before 26 €27%
2 months earlier 32 €3%
3 months earlier 31 €6%


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Popular train stations from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

Salzburg
Frankfurt am Main
The major train station for departures in Salzburg is Salzburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salzburg Hbf for your trip from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.
Salzburg HbfWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
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LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
11
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Imlauer
  • Stieglitz
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Europa Salzburg
  • Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
  • H+ Hotel Salzburg
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
  • Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
Public transit options for Salzburg Hbf
  • Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
  • S-Bahn: Line S3
  • Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
The major train station for arrivals in Frankfurt am Main is Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf for your journey to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg.
Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
  • Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
Dining
Dining
  • asiagourmet
  • Burger King
  • Ciao Bella
  • Coffee Fellows
  • Crepes de France Express
  • dean&david
  • Starbucks
  • Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
  • McDonald's
  • Dunkin Donuts
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Cristall
  • Grand Hotel Empire
  • Hotel Carlton
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

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