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Museum KZ-Gedenkstätte Mauthausen
Main museum and memorial exhibitions document the camp’s history through preserved spaces, archives, and thoughtful interpretation.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Mauthausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Mauthausen will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 1 trains from Salzburg to Mauthausen, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.

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Trains from Salzburg to Mauthausen run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 12m |
First train 1:00 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 56 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Mauthausen trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 545+ REX 33 | 7:11 Salzburg Hbf | 1h48 | 8:59 Mauthausen OÖ | 1 change | |
RJX19981+ REX 33 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h52 | 10:59 Mauthausen OÖ | 1 change | |
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Main museum and memorial exhibitions document the camp’s history through preserved spaces, archives, and thoughtful interpretation.
Visitor centre with permanent displays that introduce the site, its history, and practical context before exploring the memorial grounds.
Local museum in nearby Enns presenting regional history, archaeology, and town development in a compact historic setting.
Central square with historic buildings and everyday local life, useful as a starting point for exploring the town on foot.
Danube promenade area for gentle walks, river views, and a quieter look at Mauthausen beyond its major memorial sites.
Former granite quarry area linked to the memorial, visited for its landscape, history, and powerful sense of place.
A rich Upper Austrian potato soup, often finished with cream and marjoram. It is a comforting regional staple in inns across the Mühlviertel area.
Rustic potato noodles or dumplings from Upper Austria, usually fried and served savoury or sweet. They reflect farmhouse cooking common in the region.
A hearty roasted pork joint with crackling, typically served with dumplings and cabbage. It is a classic Sunday and tavern dish in Upper Austria.
Traditional inn in Mauthausen serving Austrian classics in a relaxed setting. A practical choice for regional meat dishes and local hospitality.
Established hotel restaurant with Austrian and seasonal dishes. Expect a comfortable atmosphere suited to a sit-down lunch or dinner.
Casual riverside café and restaurant known for simple meals, cakes and drinks. Good for a relaxed stop with Danube views in season.
Moderate for Austria. Meals and coffee are fairly priced, while hotels and rail trips cost less than in Vienna or Salzburg.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is polite in restaurants. Round up taxi fares. In cafés, leave small change or round up.
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Most Salzburg to Mauthausen trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Mauthausen OÖ station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Mauthausen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Mauthausen OÖ has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Mauthausen OÖ.
ATMs are available at Mauthausen OÖ.
Available at Mauthausen OÖ: Parking, WC.
Available at Mauthausen OÖ: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mauthausen OÖ.
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