- Must visit
Mozart's Birthplace
Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying period rooms, instruments, and biographical exhibits.
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
5 h 3 m
Average duration
5 h 16 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trento to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trento to Salzburg will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Trento to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
RJ 86+
RJX13479
Regionale 16652+
RJX19985+
R 17104+
S 3
Regionale 16652+
RJX 186+
R 1826
Regionale 16652+
RJX 186
RJ 88+
RJX13477
RJ 88+
RJX13477
RJ 88 · RJX 13477
RJ 86+
RJX13479
RJ 86 · RJX 13479
Regionale 16652+
RJX 186Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trento to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $406 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Trento to Salzburg:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trento to Salzburg costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $358 (€293) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trento to Salzburg costing on average $406 (€332).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Flight takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $111 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€31). The journey takes 4h 37m versus 4h 8m 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 Trento to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3427+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 5:37 AM Trento station | 9h25 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3427+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 5:37 AM Trento station | 11h25 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 5:43 AM Trento station | 11h19 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 5:43 AM Trento station | 9h19 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16652+ RJX 186 | 5:55 AM Trento station | 6h08 | 12:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16652+ RJX 186+ R 1826 | 5:55 AM Trento station | 6h08 | 12:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16652+ RJX19985+ R 17104+ S 3 | 5:55 AM Trento station | 7h07 | 1:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
Regionale 16653+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 6:09 AM Trento station | 10h53 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16653+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 6:09 AM Trento station | 8h53 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16653+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 6:09 AM Trento station | 12h53 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 6:22 AM Trento station | 8h40 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 6:22 AM Trento station | 10h40 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8513+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 6:22 AM Trento station | 12h40 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16031+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 7:05 AM Trento station | 11h57 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16031+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 7:05 AM Trento station | 7h57 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16031+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 7:05 AM Trento station | 9h57 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16659+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 7:33 AM Trento station | 9h29 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16659+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 7:33 AM Trento station | 11h29 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ RJ 88+ RJX13477 | 7:43 AM Trento station | 7h19 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3463+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 8:10 AM Trento station | 10h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3463+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 8:10 AM Trento station | 12h54 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3463+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 8:10 AM Trento station | 8h52 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8805+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 8:26 AM Trento station | 10h36 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8805+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 8:26 AM Trento station | 8h36 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8805+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 8:26 AM Trento station | 12h38 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16663+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 8:33 AM Trento station | 8h29 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16663+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 8:33 AM Trento station | 12h31 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16663+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 8:33 AM Trento station | 10h29 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16033+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 9:10 AM Trento station | 9h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16033+ RJ 86+ RJX13479 | 9:10 AM Trento station | 7h52 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16033+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 9:10 AM Trento station | 11h54 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 88+ RJX13477 | On time 9:59 AM Trento station | 5h03 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 88 · RJX 13477 | On time 9:59 AM Trento station | 5h03 | 3:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16671+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 10:33 AM Trento station | 8h29 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16671+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 10:33 AM Trento station | 13h12 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16671+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 10:33 AM Trento station | 10h31 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16039+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 11:10 AM Trento station | 12h35 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16039+ RJ 84+ RJX19961 | 11:10 AM Trento station | 7h52 | 7:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16039+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 11:10 AM Trento station | 9h54 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJ 86+ RJX13479 | On time 11:59 AM Trento station | 5h03 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 86 · RJX 13479 | On time 11:59 AM Trento station | 5h03 | 5:02 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16673+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 12:33 PM Trento station | 8h31 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16673+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 12:33 PM Trento station | 11h12 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 611+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 12:41 PM Trento station | 8h23 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 1:10 PM Trento station | 7h54 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3841+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 1:10 PM Trento station | 10h35 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16679+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 1:33 PM Trento station | 10h12 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ RJ 82+ RJX13483 | 1:43 PM Trento station | 7h21 | 9:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 1:43 PM Trento station | 10h02 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16685+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 2:33 PM Trento station | 9h12 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 3843+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 3:04 PM Trento station | 8h41 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ RJ 80+ RE5 | 3:43 PM Trento station | 8h02 | 11:45 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Trento to Salzburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:12, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 150 miles (242 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 150 miles (242 km) |
Average train duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 2:12 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying period rooms, instruments, and biographical exhibits.
Baroque museum complex linking the cathedral precinct, state rooms, galleries, and religious collections in the heart of the Old Town.
Major modern and contemporary art museum with two venues, best known for the hilltop Mönchsberg site with strong exhibitions and city views.
Salzburg's most famous shopping street, lined with historic buildings, wrought-iron guild signs, and Mozart's birthplace.
Formal gardens beside Mirabell Palace, celebrated for geometric flowerbeds, statues, and classic fortress views.
Prominent hill above the Old Town with walking routes, viewpoints, and access to the Museum der Moderne terrace.
A classic Salzburg dessert of sweet soufflé-like dumplings, traditionally baked to resemble the city’s surrounding hills. It is one of the most iconic local specialties.
A hearty Alpine dish of small dumplings or noodles tossed with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. Popular across the region and commonly served in Salzburg inns.
Boiled beef served in broth, usually with potatoes, apple-horseradish, and chive sauce. A classic Austrian dish frequently found on traditional Salzburg menus.
Famous historic beer hall with a convivial atmosphere, fresh Märzen beer, and simple traditional Austrian food from adjoining food stalls.
Historic restaurant in the St. Peter district, known for refined Austrian cuisine and elegant dining rooms. A classic choice for traditional Salzburg dining.
Established Austrian inn near the old town, appreciated for schnitzel, dumplings, and classic regional comfort food in a cozy setting.
Prices are high by Austrian standards, especially hotels and dining in the center, but public transport and bakery lunches help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés; hotel staff may receive EUR 1-2.
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Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg -> Mozartplatz, Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trento to Salzburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Trento to Salzburg trains use the Trento to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Use this guide to compare Trento and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trento has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Antica Trattoria Due Mori, Ristorante Al Vo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trento. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trento. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trento: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trento: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trento: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Trento, Hotel America, Hotel Buonconsiglio.
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, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) 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, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
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.
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