The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolzano to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Salzburg will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bolzano for Salzburg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 3 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolzano to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 3m. 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 coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 195 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bolzano to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Salzburg trains for today, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 17154+ S 3+ RJX 165 | 11:02 Bolzano/Bozen | 4h01 | 15:03 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3841+ EC 80+ 79045 | 11:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 11h14 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3841+ RJ 82+ RJX 663 | 11:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 8h31 | 20:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16679+ EC 80+ 79045 | 11:36 Bolzano/Bozen | 11h09 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519+ RJ 82+ RJX 663 | 12:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 7h50 | 20:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519+ EC 80+ 79045 | 12:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 10h33 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16685+ EC 80+ 79045 | 12:36 Bolzano/Bozen | 10h09 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3843+ EC 80+ 79045 | 13:25 Bolzano/Bozen | 9h20 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ EC 80+ 79045 | 14:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 8h33 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 1 March | |||||
![]() | 06:02 Bolzano | 4h00 | 10:02 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:36 Bolzano | 5h03 | 14:39 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:02 Bolzano | 4h00 | 14:02 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Bolzano to Salzburg trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Deutsche Bahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Deutsche Bahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Westbahn to find the best option for your trip from Bolzano to Salzburg.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Deutsche Bahn with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bolzano to Salzburg.
Why book with Omio over Trainline, Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Westbahn to find the best option for your trip from Bolzano to Salzburg.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Bolzano to Salzburg.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolzano to Salzburg
Trains from Bolzano to Salzburg run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 22:05 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB Nightjet, Regionale from Bolzano to Salzburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB Nightjet, Regionale trains will get you between Bolzano and Salzburg from £22. 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
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Westbahn
ÖBB Nightjet
Regionale
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Bolzano to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolzano 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 Bolzano and Salzburg
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Piazza della Stazione.
- Restaurant Laurin
- Restaurant Anita
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Parkhotel Laurin
- Hotel Greif
- Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Austria, Germany, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance trains
- 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
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