The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£25
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£77
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
5 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
5 h 32 m
Trains on 14 Oct
61
Distance
409 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Wed 14 Oct, we found 61 trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 409 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 38 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 699+
790092:257h21Frankfurt (Main) Hbf9:46Salzburg Hbf£251One-way1 change
ICE 629 · IC 40614:575h29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf20:26Salzburg Hbf£271One-way1 change
ICE 821+
79569 · 7900120:579h36Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:33Salzburg Hbf£321One-way2 changes
ICE 821 · 27077 · 27081 · S 220:579h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf6:28Salzburg Hbf£321One-way4 changes
ICE 525+
9677:579h24Frankfurt (Main) Hbf17:21Salzburg Hbf£351One-way1 change
ICE 525+
9657:575h24Frankfurt (Main) Hbf13:21Salzburg Hbf£401One-way1 change
ICE 629 · IC 40614:575h29Frankfurt (Main) Hbf20:26Salzburg Hbf£271One-way1 change
ICE 591+
9657:505h31Frankfurt (Main) Hbf13:21Salzburg Hbf£981One-way1 change
ICE 573 · ICE 563 · RJX 679:205h38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf14:58Salzburg Hbf£1021One-way2 changes
ICE 575 · ICE 565 · RJX 6911:205h38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf16:58Salzburg Hbf£751One-way2 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:17. The fastest train covers the 409 km distance in 4h 39m.
Distance 409 km |
Average train duration 5h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 39m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 23:17 |
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Live departures
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 691 · Bus RE5+ 79045 | Delayed 16:08 17:50Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h00 | 0:50 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 725 · Bus RE5+ 79045 | On time 18:01 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h49 | 0:50 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 821 · S1 · 27077 · 27081 | On time 20:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h30 | 6:28 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 821 · 27077 · 27081 · S 2 | On time 20:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h30 | 6:28 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 821+ 79569 · 79001 | On time 20:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h35 | 6:33 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 699+ 79009 | 2:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h21 | 9:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 699+ 967 | 2:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 14h56 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 699+ 965 | 2:25 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h56 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 827+ 965 | On time 4:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h27 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 827+ 79011 | On time 4:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h52 | 10:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 827+ 967 | On time 4:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 12h27 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 521+ 79013 | On time 5:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h52 | 11:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 521+ 967 | On time 5:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h27 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 521+ 965 | On time 5:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h27 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 712 · ICE 911+ 965 | On time 6:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h21 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 712 · ICE 911+ 967 | On time 6:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 11h21 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 712 · ICE 911 · EC 115 | On time 6:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h59 | 11:59 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 275 · ICE 511+ 965 | On time 6:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h31 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 275 · ICE 511+ 79015 | On time 6:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h56 | 12:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 523+ 967 | 6:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h24 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 523+ 965 | 6:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h24 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 523+ 79015 | 6:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 12:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 571 · ICE 267+ 967 | On time 7:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 10h06 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 571 · ICE 267 · RJX 65 | On time 7:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h43 | 12:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 571 · ICE 267+ 965 | On time 7:15 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 6h06 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 591+ 965 | On time 7:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h31 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 591+ 967 | On time 7:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h31 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 525+ 965 | 7:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h24 | 13:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 525+ 967 | 7:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h24 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 525+ 967 | 8:01 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h20 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | On time 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h53 | 13:55 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913+ 967 | 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h19 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913+ 967 | 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h19 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ECE 151 · ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | On time 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h53 | 13:55 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 117+ 967 | On time 8:10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 9h11 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 117 | On time 8:10 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 13:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 527+ 79021 | Delayed 6:58 8:57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 14:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 527+ 967 | Delayed 6:58 8:57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h24 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 527+ 79021 | On time 8:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h48 | 14:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 527+ 967 | On time 8:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h23 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 573 · ICE 563+ 967 | On time 9:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 8h01 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 573 · ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 9:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h38 | 14:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 593+ 967 | On time 9:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h31 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 593+ 79023 | On time 9:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h56 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529+ 967 | Delayed 8:00 9:57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h24 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529+ 79023 | Delayed 8:00 9:57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529+ 967 | On time 10:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 7h21 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 529+ 79023 | On time 10:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h46 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 621+ 79025 | Delayed 9:00 10:57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 16:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 621+ 79025 | On time 11:00 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h46 | 16:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 575 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 11:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h38 | 16:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 211 | On time 12:11 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h48 | 17:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 371 · ICE 517+ 79033 | On time 12:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h56 | 18:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 625+ 79033 | Delayed 10:59 12:57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 18:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 577 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 13:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h38 | 18:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 627+ 79037 | On time 13:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h49 | 19:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 919 · EC 213+ TGV 9580 | Delayed 12:56 14:02Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h57 | 19:59 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 629 · IC 406 | Delayed 12:59 14:57Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h29 | 20:26 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 579 · ICE 569 · RJ 1293 | On time 15:20 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h41 | 21:01 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 599+ 79041 | On time 15:50 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h52 | 21:42 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 721+ 79041 | 15:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h45 | 21:42 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 723+ 79043 | 16:57 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h48 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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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
Bayerische Regiobahn
FAQs: Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) 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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Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Salzburg Hbf
Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Salzburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Salzburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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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