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Compare train for Salzburg to Saalbach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Saalbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Saalbach take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-15.55. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 30m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Saalbach
How to get from Salzburg to Saalbach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Saalbach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9248:13 PM1h47Salzburg Hbf10:00 PMMaishofen-Saalbach$231One-way0 transfers
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9248:13 PM1h47Salzburg Hbf10:00 PMMaishofen-Saalbach$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IR 7189:11 AM1h38Salzburg Hbf10:49 AMMaishofen-Saalbach$531One-way0 transfers
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9122:13 PM1h47Salzburg Hbf4:00 PMMaishofen-Saalbach$231One-way0 transfers
90410:13 AM1h47Salzburg Hbf12:00 PMMaishofen-Saalbach$231One-way0 transfers
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IR 51810:07 AM1h42Salzburg Hbf11:49 AMMaishofen-Saalbach$531One-way1 transfer
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Other travel options to Saalbach take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Saalbach as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Maishofen-Saalbach.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Saalbach by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn to go to Saalbach by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | REX, Westbahn.
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