The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£25
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£84
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
5 h 23 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
5 h 33 m
Trains on 31 Aug
53
Distance
409 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Mon 31 Aug, we found 53 trains from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 409 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 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 888 · ICE 1022+
7904822:558h42Salzburg Hbf7:37Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£251One-way2 changes
ICE 618+
7904621:077h31Salzburg Hbf4:38Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£251One-way1 change
ICE 822+
7904822:559h07Salzburg Hbf8:02Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£311One-way1 change
RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 216 · ICE 57611:005h40Salzburg Hbf16:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£361One-way3 changes
ICE 118 · ECE 412:005h40Salzburg Hbf17:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£481One-way1 change
RJ 1296 · ICE 7265:395h23Salzburg Hbf11:02Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£931One-way1 change
964+
ICE 62212:395h23Salzburg Hbf18:02Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£731One-way1 change
RJX 262 · ICE 564 · ICE 216 · ICE 57611:005h40Salzburg Hbf16:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£361One-way3 changes
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ICE 57413:005h40Salzburg Hbf18:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£1061One-way2 changes
ICE 118 · ECE 412:005h40Salzburg Hbf17:40Frankfurt (Main) Hbf£481One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a flight costs an average of £227.
Distance: 409 km
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7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 236+ ICE 2592+ DB S4 | 3:55 Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 10:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79004+ ICE 612 · ICE 13 | On time 5:05 Salzburg Hbf | 6h22 | 11:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 1296 · ICE 2090 | On time 5:39 Salzburg Hbf | 6h05 | 11:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 1296 · ICE 726 · S9 | On time 5:39 Salzburg Hbf | 5h52 | 11:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79010+ ICE 2590 | On time 6:05 Salzburg Hbf | 6h04 | 12:09 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
79014+ ICE 1094 | On time 7:04 Salzburg Hbf | 6h40 | 13:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
79014+ ICE 610 · ICE 15 | On time 7:04 Salzburg Hbf | 6h23 | 13:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79014+ ICE 610 · ICE 372 · S4 | 7:04 Salzburg Hbf | 6h19 | 13:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
79014+ ICE 610 · ICE 15 | On time 7:04 Salzburg Hbf | 6h23 | 13:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 212 · ICE 918 · S8 | On time 8:00 Salzburg Hbf | 6h13 | 14:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79020+ ICE 518 · ICE 315 | On time 9:05 Salzburg Hbf | 6h22 | 15:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79020+ ICE 518 · ICE 9591 | 9:05 Salzburg Hbf | 5h49 | 14:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
27970+ 79020+ ICE 518 · ICE 315 | On time 9:08 Salzburg Hbf | 6h19 | 15:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
27970+ 79020+ ICE 518 · ICE 9591 | 9:08 Salzburg Hbf | 5h46 | 14:54 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 210 | On time 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h44 | 15:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 118 · S3 · ICE 786 · ICE 26 | On time 12:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h37 | 17:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 118 · ECE 4 | On time 12:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h40 | 17:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 118 · ECE 4 · S4 | On time 12:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h53 | 17:53 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ICE 574 | On time 13:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h40 | 18:40 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 60 · ICE 562 · ECE 150 | On time 13:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h44 | 18:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79030+ ICE 620 | 13:05 Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 19:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
79030+ ICE 620 · S6 | 13:05 Salzburg Hbf | 6h08 | 19:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
27978+ 79030+ ICE 620 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 5h54 | 19:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
27978+ 79030+ ICE 620 · S6 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 6h05 | 19:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 116 | On time 14:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h44 | 19:44 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 784 · ICE 24 | On time 14:04 Salzburg Hbf | 5h33 | 19:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · S8 | On time 14:04 Salzburg Hbf | 6h09 | 20:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79032+ ICE 528 | 14:07 Salzburg Hbf | 5h55 | 20:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
79032+ ICE 528 · S9 | 14:07 Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 20:31 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 62 · ICE 266 · 19164 · ICE 572 | On time 15:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h58 | 20:58 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
79034+ ICE 526 | 15:05 Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 21:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
27982+ 79034+ ICE 526 | 15:08 Salzburg Hbf | 5h54 | 21:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
EC 114 · ICE 782 · ICE 22 | 16:00 Salzburg Hbf | 5h37 | 21:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79036+ ICE 524 | 16:05 Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 22:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
27984+ 79036+ ICE 524 | 16:08 Salzburg Hbf | 5h54 | 22:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79038+ ICE 522 | 17:05 Salzburg Hbf | 6h00 | 23:05 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
27986+ 79038+ ICE 522 | 17:08 Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 23:05 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1212 · ICE 520 | Delayed 18:04 Salzburg Hbf | 5h59 | 22:16 22:16Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
79046+ ICE 618 | 21:07 Salzburg Hbf | 7h31 | 4:38 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
79048+ ICE 888 · ICE 1022 | 22:55 Salzburg Hbf | 8h42 | 7:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
79048+ ICE 822 | 22:55 Salzburg Hbf | 9h07 | 8:02 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
27998 · 27100 · IC 2166 · ICE 1020 | 23:08 Salzburg Hbf | 10h29 | 9:37 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 409 km distance in 5h 2m.
Distance 409 km |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 2m |
First train 3:39 |
Last train 20:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from £16. 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 | ICE
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
Bayerische Regiobahn
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Transdev GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Most Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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