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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Showing times and prices for 04 Jun
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
426 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mainz 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 Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Fast trains
To travel from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf you need to make at least 2 changes.
ICE 1093 · ICE 119+
245119:496h12Mainz Hbf16:01Salzburg Hbf£841One-way2 changes- ICE 1648 · ICE 563+
9678:468h35Mainz Hbf17:21Salzburg Hbf£931One-way2 changes - 4255 · ICE 513+9678:109h11Mainz Hbf17:21Salzburg Hbf£981One-way2 changes
- 29507 · ICE 1199:106h51Mainz Hbf16:01Salzburg Hbf£991One-way1 change
- S8 · ICE 623 · RJX 6911:025h56Mainz Hbf16:58Salzburg Hbf£991One-way2 changes
- S8 · ICE 529 · RJX 679:025h56Mainz Hbf14:58Salzburg Hbf£1211One-way2 changes
- S8 · ICE 623 · RJX 6911:025h56Mainz Hbf16:58Salzburg Hbf£991One-way2 changes
- IC 2250 · ICE 563+
790218:466h00Mainz Hbf14:46Salzburg Hbf£991One-way2 changes - ICE 1648 · ICE 563+790218:466h00Mainz Hbf14:46Salzburg Hbf£991One-way2 changes
- ICE 25 · ICE 915+790239:426h04Mainz Hbf15:46Salzburg Hbf£991One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £123.
Distance: 426 km
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£51 Average Price | £222 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| S8 · ICE 527+967 | 8:02 Mainz Hbf | 9h19 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 29505 · ICE 513+969 | 8:10 Mainz Hbf | 11h11 | 19:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 29505 · ICE 513+967 | 8:10 Mainz Hbf | 9h11 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 1648 · ICE 563+969 | 8:46 Mainz Hbf | 10h35 | 19:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 1648 · ICE 563+79021 | 8:46 Mainz Hbf | 6h00 | 14:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 1648 · ICE 563+967 | 8:46 Mainz Hbf | 8h35 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| IC 2250 · ICE 563+79021 | 8:46 Mainz Hbf | 6h00 | 14:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1648 · ICE 563+79021 | 8:46 Mainz Hbf | 6h00 | 14:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 529 · RJX 67 | 9:02 Mainz Hbf | 5h56 | 14:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 529+969 | 9:02 Mainz Hbf | 10h19 | 19:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 529+967 | 9:02 Mainz Hbf | 8h19 | 17:21 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 29507 · ICE 119 | 9:10 Mainz Hbf | 6h51 | 16:01 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 915+79023 | 9:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h04 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 25 · ICE 915+79023 | 9:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h04 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 24511+ICE 1093 · ICE 119 | On time 9:49 Mainz Hbf | 6h12 | 16:01 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 4257 · ICE 515+79025 | 10:10 Mainz Hbf | 6h36 | 16:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 4475 · 13662 · 4563 · ICE 515 | 10:13 Mainz Hbf | 6h33 | 16:46 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 623 · RJX 69 | 11:02 Mainz Hbf | 5h56 | 16:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1225 · ICE 225+79029 | On time 11:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h04 | 17:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1225 · ICE 225+79029 | On time 11:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h04 | 17:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 24515+ICE 211 | 11:49 Mainz Hbf | 6h10 | 17:59 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| 4259 · ICE 517+79033 | 12:10 Mainz Hbf | 6h36 | 18:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 4477 · 13666 · 4567 · ICE 517 | 12:13 Mainz Hbf | 6h33 | 18:46 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 627 · RJX 261 | On time 13:02 Mainz Hbf | 5h56 | 18:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 919+79037 | 13:32 Mainz Hbf | 6h14 | 19:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 919+79037 | 13:32 Mainz Hbf | 6h14 | 19:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 629 · IC 406 | 14:02 Mainz Hbf | 6h24 | 20:26 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 4261 · ICE 519+79039 | 14:10 Mainz Hbf | 6h36 | 20:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 4479 · 13670 · 4571 · ICE 519 | 14:13 Mainz Hbf | 6h33 | 20:46 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| 4479 · ICE 569 · RJ 1299 | On time 14:13 Mainz Hbf | 6h48 | 21:01 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1229 · ICE 1011+79041 | On time 15:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h00 | 21:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| ICE 1229 · ICE 1011+79041 | On time 15:42 Mainz Hbf | 6h00 | 21:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 4263 · ICE 611+79043 | 16:10 Mainz Hbf | 6h35 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 4481 · 13674 · 4575 · ICE 611 | 16:13 Mainz Hbf | 6h32 | 22:45 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
| S8 · ICE 725+79045 | 17:02 Mainz Hbf | 6h43 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 29523 · ICE 201 · ICE 691+79045 | 17:10 Mainz Hbf | 6h35 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| 4265 · ICE 613+79047 | 18:10 Mainz Hbf | 6h32 | 0:42 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
| 4483 · 13678 · 4579 · ICE 613 | 18:13 Mainz Hbf | 6h29 | 0:42 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Germany
Austria
Trains from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:02, the last at 10:42. The fastest train covers the 426 km distance in 6h 4m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 426 km |
Average train duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 4m |
First train 2:02 |
Last train 10:42 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Mainz Hbf and Salzburg Hbf from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 42m
Cheapest Price
£66
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mainz 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £51.
The train journey from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf covers a distance of 426 km and takes approximately 6h 4m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is 426 km.
The first train from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf leaves at 2:02.
The last train from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf departs at 10:42.
Trains from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run approximately 8 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf.
To get from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is by train, costing approximately £26.
Booking trains from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf offers scenic views, particularly as it travels through the picturesque landscapes of the Bavarian Alps and along the Rhine River, providing passengers with stunning views of rolling hills, charming villages, and lush greenery.
A day trip from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is not feasible, as the journey takes 6h 4m each way. There are 8 trains per day. The distance is 426 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Mainz Hbf to Salzburg Hbf.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mainz Hbf and Salzburg Hbf
Mainz
Salzburg
The major train station for departures in Mainz is Mainz Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Mainz Hbf for your trip from Mainz to Salzburg.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Mangal
- Asia Wok
- Bistrorante Midi
- McDonald's
Hotel
- Advena Europa Hotel
- GuestHouse Mainz
- Terminus
- Hotel Moguntia
The major train station for arrivals in Salzburg is Salzburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salzburg Hbf for your journey to Salzburg from Mainz.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
11Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
Dining
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
Public transport options for Salzburg Hbf
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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