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Mozarts Geburtshaus
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£42
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£125
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
7 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
7 h 18 m
Trains on 05 Sept
10
Distance
432 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bern to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Salzburg will cost around £125 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
To travel from Bern to Salzburg you need to make at least 2 changes.
IR 2155 · EC 95+
79013
ICE 374 · ICE 119
IC 703+
EC 13473+
RJX19985
IC 807+
RJX13477
IC 709 · EC 99+
79023
IC 705+
EC 97+
RE5
IC 709+
EC 99+
RE5
IC 713+
EC 191+
RE5
IC 709 · EC 99+
79023
IR 2155+
EC 95+
RE5Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 432 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bern to Salzburg:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Salzburg costing on average £76.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 3m.
Tickets start at around £76 compared to roughly £110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £34. The journey takes 6h 32m versus 6h 25m 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 Bern to Salzburg trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX13479+ IC 711 | 9:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h31 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EC 191+ Bus10191 · DB S3+ IC 713 | 10:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h28 | 17:59 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 191+ RJX19957+ REX 1+ IC 713 | 10:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h32 | 18:03 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
EC 193+ Bus10193 · DB S3+ EC 213 | 12:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h28 | 19:59 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 193+ RJX19919+ IC 717+ REX 1 | 12:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h32 | 20:03 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 970 · ICE 278 · ICE 569 · RJ 1293 | On time 13:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h57 | 21:01 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX13483+ IC 719 | 13:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h33 | 21:04 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
IR 2155+ EC 95+ RE5 | 4:18 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h28 | 11:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 2155 · EC 95+ 79013 | 4:18 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h28 | 11:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 13473+ RJX19985+ IC 703 | 5:29 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h33 | 13:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 97+ RE5+ IC 705 | 6:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h15 | 13:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX13477+ IC 807 | 7:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 8h00 | 15:02 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 374 · ICE 119 | Delayed 7:04 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 8h55 | 14:00 14:00Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 709 · EC 99+ 79023 | 8:31 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 7h15 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX13479+ IC 811 | 9:02 Bern Hauptbahnhof | 8h00 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bern to Salzburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 432 km distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 432 km |
Average train duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 27m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 22:52 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Mozart’s later residence displays original documents, instruments and domestic interiors. It gives a fuller picture of his life in the city beyond the old town crowds.
A modern art museum on Mönchsberg with changing exhibitions and a terrace overlooking Salzburg. It suits travellers seeking contemporary culture and views together.
Salzburg’s best-known shopping street is lined with historic façades, wrought-iron signs and landmark buildings. It is ideal for a first walk through the old centre.
These formal gardens feature geometric flower beds, statues and views towards the fortress. They are a pleasant open-air stop close to Mirabell Palace.
A spacious Baroque square beside the cathedral, framed by major historic buildings. It works well for orientation, photos and joining key old town routes.
Nockerl baked into a sweet soufflé-like dessert, dusted with sugar to resemble Salzburg’s hills. It is the city’s signature pudding.
A soft pretzel ring from Salzburg, usually topped with salt and caraway. It is a long-standing local bakery speciality often eaten as a snack.
Marinated beef with onions and spices, traditionally served cold with bread. It reflects Salzburg tavern cooking and Alpine preserving methods.
Refined Austrian dining with seasonal produce and polished service in a smart but approachable setting on the Mönchsberg side.
Historic beer hall serving Augustiner beer from wooden barrels with simple Austrian food in a lively communal setting.
Popular inn near the fortress serving hearty Austrian dishes, dumplings and beer in a rustic, relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and many casual meals and cafés remain manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10% for good service; round up in cafés and taxis.
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Salzburg Hbf -> Mozartsteg, Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern 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 Bern to Salzburg trains use the Bern Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg Aiglhof. Use this guide to compare Bern and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bern Hauptbahnhof 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 Lötschberg, Tibits Bern Gurtengasse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bern Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bern Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, Hotel Savoy Bern, Best Western Plus Hotel Bern.
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 Aiglhof is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Aiglhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke.
Available at Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke.
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