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Fastest Journey
5 h 30 m
Average
6 h 16 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
409 km
Of the 33 trains that leave Salzburg for Frankfurt am Main every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 254 miles (409 km) | |
Average train duration | 5 h 45 min | |
Average train ticket price | $30 (€27) | |
Train frequency | 14 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Train companies | ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or WESTbahn Gmbh |
Trains from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main cover the 254 miles (409 km) long route taking on average 5 h 45 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Deutsche Bahn or WESTbahn Gmbh. Normally, there are 14 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $23 (€21), but the average price of train tickets is $30 (€27). Travelers depart most frequently from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf.
For as little as $23 (€21) you can travel by train between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and Westbahn. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
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, which you can also use for your train between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main. 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Train information from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main with Deutsche Bahn:
One of the best ways to travel between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train with ÖBB Nightjet. Omio helps you find the ideal ÖBB Nightjet train between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main by showing you ÖBB Nightjet current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main trip. You can expect to travel 254 miles (409 km) from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main on a train with ÖBB Nightjet. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main, you can check straight away if the ÖBB Nightjet ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your ÖBB Nightjet train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main!
One of the best ways to travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train with Westbahn. Omio helps you find the ideal Westbahn train between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main by showing you Westbahn current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main route. You can expect to travel 254 miles (409 km) between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main on a train with Westbahn. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg, you can check straight away if the Westbahn ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your Westbahn train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main!
Westbahn from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main train information:
Taking the train is a great way to travel from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main. DB offers 4-5 direct rail connections between the two cities during the week, and 3-5 departures at weekends, while indirect services with 1-2 stops are also good options. Journey times will typically range between 5 hours 5 minutes and 9 hours.
Trains between Salzburg and Frankfurt are provided by Deutsche Bahn (DB), and there are no other operators on the route. DB offers a mix of direct and indirect services.
Passengers can expect direct trains from Salzburg to get to Frankfurt am Main in around 5 hours 40 minutes. However, these services may not be the fastest available. Indirect journey times vary from 5 hours 5 minutes to over 9 hours, and many are faster than direct trains.
There's no shortage of trains to Frankfurt from Salzburg. Passengers can choose from 3-5 direct options every day of the week, with services leaving around breakfast, mid-morning, and mid-afternoon. 10-15 indirect services leave daily as well, offering a wider range of departure times. A change in Munich will usually be needed.
Departure train station: Trains to Frankfurt will depart from Salzburg's Hauptbahnhof. The main station lies at the intersection of Salzburg's three S-Bahn lines, providing easy access from all directions. Local trolley buses are a good alternative for those coming from the city center. Numerous buses serve the station, including the 23, 25, and 27. Leave 10 minutes to travel from Hanuschplatz Zentrum. The station hosts plenty of stores and cafes, as well as free wifi for all passengers.
Arrival train station: Trains from Salzburg will arrive at Frankfurt's Hauptbahnhof. From there, the best route into town is probably via the U-Bahn, which runs almost 24/7 (there's a 90-minute gap in the middle of the night). U5 (Green) and U4 (Pink) are good options, stopping at numerous popular spots. Those wishing to continue to the airport can transfer to S-Bahn lines S8 and S9. They take just 11 minutes to reach the airport and leave every 15 minutes.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Travel by train between Salzburg, Austria and Frankfurt am Main, Germany is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Entry Requirements:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 7/1/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Frankfurt am Main from Salzburg closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return train to Salzburg, Austria from Frankfurt am Main is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 6/27/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Salzburg from Frankfurt am Main closer to your date of departure here here.
When departing from Salzburg, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Aigen and Salzburg Aiglhof. When arriving in Frankfurt am Main, you can end your journey in train stations like Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf, Frankfurt Main Ost and Frankfurt am Main - Stadion.
Omio customers book a train from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Salzburg Hbf, is located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the city center of Salzburg.
The most popular arrival train station, Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf, is located 9.3 miles (15 km) away from the city center of Frankfurt am Main.
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