4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 17
CHF55
Average ticket price on Sep 17
CHF93
Fastest journey on Sep 17
4 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
4 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 17
33
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf will cost around CHF93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF55.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 33 trains from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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.
ICE 781 · EC 1157:29 AM4h30Würzburg Hbf11:59 AMSalzburg HbfCHF551One-way1 transfer- ICE 529+
7902311:04 AM4h42Würzburg Hbf3:46 PMSalzburg HbfCHF551One-way1 transfer 
NJ 4931:30 AM5h16Würzburg Hbf6:46 AMSalzburg HbfCHF601One-way0 transfers- ICE 621+7902512:04 PM4h42Würzburg Hbf4:46 PMSalzburg HbfCHF621One-way1 transfer
- 58249 · ICE 983 · RJX 636:10 AM4h48Würzburg Hbf10:58 AMSalzburg HbfCHF671One-way2 transfers
- ICE 525+
9659:04 AM4h17Würzburg Hbf1:21 PMSalzburg HbfCHF1151One-way1 transfer - ICE 783 · ICE 12159:29 AM4h26Würzburg Hbf1:55 PMSalzburg HbfCHF1091One-way1 transfer
- ICE 581 · RJX 658:29 AM4h29Würzburg Hbf12:58 PMSalzburg HbfCHF971One-way1 transfer
- ICE 583 · RJX 6710:29 AM4h29Würzburg Hbf2:58 PMSalzburg HbfCHF851One-way1 transfer
- ICE 781 · EC 1157:29 AM4h30Würzburg Hbf11:59 AMSalzburg HbfCHF551One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF42, while a flight costs an average of CHF450.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF51 Average price | CHF42 Average price Cheapest | CHF450 Average price | CHF17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf:
A bus is CHF9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average CHF51.
A bus is CHF408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average CHF450.
Other travel options to Salzburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around CHF51 compared to roughly CHF17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-34.91. The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 55m 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.
Live departures
Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 1081 · RJX 61 | Delayed 1:54 AM 3:54 AMWürzburg Hbf | 5h04 | 7:03 AM 7:03 AMSalzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1081+961 | Delayed 1:54 AM 3:54 AMWürzburg Hbf | 5h27 | 9:21 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1081+79007 | Delayed 1:54 AM 3:54 AMWürzburg Hbf | 4h52 | 8:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 621+967 | Delayed 10:12 AM 12:04 PMWürzburg Hbf | 5h17 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 621+79025 | Delayed 10:12 AM 12:04 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h42 | 4:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 585+967 | Delayed 11:01 AM 12:29 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h52 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 585 · RJX 69 | Delayed 11:01 AM 12:29 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h29 | 4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1185+967 | Delayed 11:31 AM 12:38 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h43 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 623+967 | Delayed 11:09 AM 1:05 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h16 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 787 · S5 · ICE 211 | Delayed 11:38 AM 1:29 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h30 | 5:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 787 · ICE 211+79077 | Delayed 11:38 AM 1:29 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h30 | 5:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 58219 · ICE 1009 · RJX 261 | On time 1:41 PM Würzburg Hbf | 5h17 | 6:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 625+79033 | Delayed 12:07 PM 2:04 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h42 | 6:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 587 · RJX 261 | Delayed 12:34 PM 2:29 PMWürzburg Hbf | 4h29 | 6:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 627+79037 | On time 3:04 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h42 | 7:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 789 · EC 213 | On time 3:29 PM Würzburg Hbf | 4h30 | 7:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| NJ 493 | 1:30 AM Würzburg Hbf | 5h16 | 6:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NJ 40421 | 1:39 AM Würzburg Hbf | 5h07 | 6:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 58201 · ICE 985+967 | 4:41 AM Würzburg Hbf | 12h40 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 58201 · ICE 985+965 | 4:41 AM Würzburg Hbf | 8h40 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 58201 · ICE 985 · ICE 1211 | On time 4:41 AM Würzburg Hbf | 5h14 | 9:55 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 57125 · ICE 989+965 | 4:47 AM Würzburg Hbf | 8h34 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 57125 · ICE 989+967 | 4:47 AM Würzburg Hbf | 12h34 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 827+967 | On time 6:05 AM Würzburg Hbf | 11h16 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 827+965 | On time 6:05 AM Würzburg Hbf | 7h16 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 827+79011 | On time 6:05 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h41 | 10:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 58249 · ICE 983 · RJX 63 | On time 6:10 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h48 | 10:58 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 521+79013 | On time 7:03 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h43 | 11:46 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 781 · EC 115 | On time 7:29 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h30 | 11:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 523+965 | On time 8:04 AM Würzburg Hbf | 5h17 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 523+967 | On time 8:04 AM Würzburg Hbf | 9h17 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 523+79015 | On time 8:04 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h42 | 12:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 581 · RJX 65 | On time 8:29 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h29 | 12:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 581+967 | On time 8:29 AM Würzburg Hbf | 8h52 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 581+965 | On time 8:29 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h52 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 525+967 | On time 9:04 AM Würzburg Hbf | 8h17 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 525+965 | On time 9:04 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h17 | 1:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 783 · ICE 1215 | On time 9:29 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h26 | 1:55 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 783+967 | On time 9:29 AM Würzburg Hbf | 7h52 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 527+967 | On time 10:04 AM Würzburg Hbf | 7h17 | 5:21 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 527+79021 | On time 10:04 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h42 | 2:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 583 · RJX 67 | On time 10:29 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h29 | 2:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 529+79023 | On time 11:04 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h42 | 3:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 785 · S5 · ICE 119 | On time 11:30 AM Würzburg Hbf | 4h30 | 4:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Germany
Austria
Trains from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:54, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 3h 34m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF9 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 34m |
First train 1:54 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Nightjet from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Würzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hbf from CHF29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
Bayerische Regiobahn
FAQs: Trains from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Most Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains use the Würzburg Hbf to Salzburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Würzburg Hbf and Salzburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Würzburg Hbf from Würzburg city centre
Würzburg Hbf is 1 km from Würzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Würzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Würzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Anatolia Kebap Haus, Schönborn, Cafe am Dom
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Würzburg Hbf. ATMs are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Würzburg Hbf. Information desks are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Würzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Würzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Würzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Würzburg Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Schönleber, Hotel Amberger, Pension Siegel, Dorint Hotel Würzburg.
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
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