The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
6 h 6 m
Average duration
6 h 9 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
526 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Salzburg will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Berlin to Salzburg you need to make at least one change.
ICE 803 · RJ 129717:536h56Berlin Hbf0:49Salzburg Hbf£511One-way1 change
3363 · 74602 · ICE 501+
9650:4012h41Berlin Hbf13:21Salzburg Hbf£531One-way3 changes
3363 · 74602 · ICE 501+
9670:4016h41Berlin Hbf17:21Salzburg Hbf£531One-way3 changes
ICE 1603+
7904717:367h06Berlin Hbf0:42Salzburg Hbf£631One-way1 change
ICE 803 · ICE 727+
7904717:536h49Berlin Hbf0:42Salzburg Hbf£631One-way2 changes
ICE 1601+
7904115:366h06Berlin Hbf21:42Salzburg Hbf£1311One-way1 change
ICE 1009+
7903312:366h10Berlin Hbf18:46Salzburg Hbf£1481One-way1 change
ICE 1007+
7902510:366h10Berlin Hbf16:46Salzburg Hbf£1481One-way1 change
ICE 1507+
7902911:366h10Berlin Hbf17:46Salzburg Hbf£1481One-way1 change
ICE 1505+
790239:366h10Berlin Hbf15:46Salzburg Hbf£1481One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £43.
Distance: 526 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£122 Average Price | £212 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Salzburg trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 840 · ICE 1081 · RJX 265 | Delayed 20:06 21:44Berlin Hbf | 10h14 | 7:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Monday 25 May | |||||
3363 · 74602 · ICE 501+ 965 | 0:40 Berlin Hbf | 12h41 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
3363 · 74602 · ICE 501+ 967 | 0:40 Berlin Hbf | 16h41 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
3363 · 74602 · ICE 501+ 963 | 0:40 Berlin Hbf | 10h41 | 11:21 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1501+ 79013 | On time 5:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 11:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 503+ 965 | On time 6:29 Berlin Hbf | 6h52 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 503+ 967 | On time 6:29 Berlin Hbf | 10h52 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1003+ 79015 | On time 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 12:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1003+ 967 | On time 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 10h45 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1003+ 965 | On time 6:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h45 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1503+ 79019 | On time 7:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 13:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1503+ 967 | On time 7:36 Berlin Hbf | 9h45 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 703+ 79021 | On time 7:52 Berlin Hbf | 6h54 | 14:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 703+ 967 | On time 7:52 Berlin Hbf | 9h29 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 703 · ICE 527+ 967 | On time 7:52 Berlin Hbf | 9h29 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1005 · RJX 67 | On time 8:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h22 | 14:58 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1505+ 79023 | On time 9:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 507+ 967 | On time 10:29 Berlin Hbf | 6h52 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1007+ 79025 | On time 10:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 16:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1007+ 967 | On time 10:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h45 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1507+ 79029 | On time 11:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 17:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1009+ 79033 | On time 12:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 18:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1509+ 79037 | On time 13:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 19:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1101+ 79039 | On time 14:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h10 | 20:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1601+ 79041 | On time 15:36 Berlin Hbf | 6h06 | 21:42 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 801+ 79043 | On time 15:51 Berlin Hbf | 6h54 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 801+ 79043 | On time 15:55 Berlin Hbf | 6h50 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1103+ 79045 | On time 16:36 Berlin Hbf | 7h09 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1603+ 79047 | On time 17:36 Berlin Hbf | 7h06 | 0:42 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 803 · RJ 1297 | On time 17:53 Berlin Hbf | 6h56 | 0:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 803 · ICE 727+ 79047 | On time 17:53 Berlin Hbf | 6h49 | 0:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1105+ 79049 | On time 18:36 Berlin Hbf | 7h11 | 1:47 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1605+ 79569 · 79001 | On time 19:36 Berlin Hbf | 10h57 | 6:33 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Salzburg
Trains from Berlin to Salzburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 526 km distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 526 km |
Average train duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 23:42 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Berlin to Salzburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Berlin and Salzburg from £29. 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 | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Trains from Berlin to Salzburg, Austria
Germany's national train company, Deutsche Bahn, provides regular services between Berlin and Salzburg in Austria. Trains depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof roughly every hour between the hours of 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and from around 7 a.m. on Sundays. There are also several overnight trains which depart later in the evening. The journey involves at least 1 change at Munich Hauptbahnhof and takes between 8 and 9 hours, or 12 to 14 hours for overnight services. Passengers arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, which is conveniently located in the city centre.
FAQs: Berlin to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Salzburg
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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