- Must visit
Vasa Museum
A world-class museum built around the remarkably preserved 1628 warship Vasa, with powerful storytelling about maritime history and recovery.
Cheapest price
$87
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
22 h 38 m
Average duration
1 d 14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Stockholm is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Stockholm will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
Of the 6 trains that leave Salzburg for Stockholm on Wed, Jul 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 1324 km distance in an average of 1 d 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 h 38 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 d 1 h 36 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $82. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 822 miles (1324 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $315 Average price | $148 Average price Cheapest | $309 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 56m Average total duration 21h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 16m Average total duration 29h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.0 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg 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 Stockholm:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Stockholm costing on average $163 (€134).
A bus is $166 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Stockholm costing on average $315 (€259).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 26m.
Bus takes on average 29h 46m.
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Direct services run with Snälltåget.
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 Stockholm trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:59 AM Salzburg | 23h39 | 6:38 AM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Salzburg | 24h38 | 7:38 AM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Salzburg | 22h38 | 6:38 AM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Salzburg | 26h36 | 3:36 PM Stockholm | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Salzburg to Stockholm run on average 4 times per day, taking around 21h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€60) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:47, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 822 miles (1324 km) distance in 20h 0m.
Distance 822 miles (1324 km) |
Average train duration 21h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€60) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 20h 0m |
First train 3:47 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Most Salzburg to Stockholm trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Stockholm Centralstation station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Stockholm 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.
Salzburg Taxham Europark is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Taxham Europark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
Stockholm Centralstation has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffe Ritazza, Blueberry Tunnelgången, Espresso House, Holy Monkey, Icha Icha, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Sushi Yama, O'Learys, & many more
The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00. Information desks are information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Taxis, WC.
Available at Stockholm Centralstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockholm Centralstation: Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
Nearby hotels include Freys Hotel, Nordic Light Hotel, Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel.
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