The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£157
Average price
£160
Fastest journey
11 h 53 m
Average duration
12 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
658 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Salzburg will cost around £160 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £157.
To travel from Rome to Salzburg you need to make at least 2 changes.
8900+
RJ 132+
IC 797
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400+
RJ 132+
IC 797
8900+
RJ 132+
IC 797
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400+
RJ 132+
IC 797Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Rome to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £51, and a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 658 km
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£85 Average Price Cheapest | £91 Average Price | £429 Average Price |
11h 33m Average total duration 11h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Rome to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Salzburg trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400+ RJ 132+ IC 797 | 04:35 Rome Termini | 12h13 | 16:48 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
8900+ RJ 132+ IC 797 | 04:55 Rome Termini | 11h53 | 16:48 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Salzburg
Trains from Rome to Salzburg run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £46 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 658 km distance in 12h 39m.
Distance 658 km |
Average train duration 11h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 39m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Italo, Frecciarossa from Rome to Salzburg trainsÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Rome and Salzburg from £46. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rome to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Rome and Salzburg
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- 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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