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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Madrid
Cheapest price
£404
Average price
£404
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1564 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Madrid will cost around £404 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £404.
To travel from Salzburg to Madrid you need to make at least 5 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Salzburg to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 3.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £78, and a flight costs an average of £201.
Distance: 1564 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£408 Average Price | £493 Average Price | £135 Average Price Cheapest |
29h 15m Average total duration 28h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 35m Average total duration 30h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 Salzburg | 28h45 | 15:45 Madrid | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Madrid
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Trains from Salzburg to Madrid run on average 1 times per day, taking around 28h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £408 but you can travel from only £78 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 17:35. The fastest train covers the 1564 km distance in 28h 45m.
Distance 1564 km |
Average train duration 28h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £408 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 28h 45m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 17:35 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Madrid trainsÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Madrid from £78. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Salzburg to Madrid train
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