The cheapest and fastest trains from Kehl to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
6 h 18 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kehl to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kehl to Salzburg will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kehl for Salzburg every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 397 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 18 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 Kehl to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kehl to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 397 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£66 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kehl to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Kehl to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:28 Kehl | 6h18 | 14:46 Salzburg | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Kehl to Salzburg by train or coach
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Why should you book Kehl 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 Nebenbahn Gaildorf- Untergröningen, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) or SNCF to find the best option for your trip from Kehl to Salzburg.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline, Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Nebenbahn Gaildorf- Untergröningen, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) or SNCF to find the best option for your trip from Kehl to Salzburg.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Kehl to Salzburg.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Kehl to Salzburg
Trains from Kehl to Salzburg run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 397 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 397 km |
Average train duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 00:51 |
Last train 21:12 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Nebenbahn Gaildorf- Untergröningen, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), SNCF from Kehl to Salzburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, Nebenbahn Gaildorf- Untergröningen, Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG), SNCF trains will get you between Kehl and Salzburg from £23. 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.
Nebenbahn Gaildorf- Untergröningen
Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)
SNCF
FAQs: Kehl to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kehl 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 Kehl and Salzburg
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:30 - 16:30
- Restaurant Cafe am Yachthafen
- Kochlöffel
- Alte Zunft
- Maï Thai
- Rosengarten
- Europa-Hotel
- Restaurant Pizzeria Schwert;Hotel Schwert
- Lamm
- 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
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