The cheapest trains from Salzburg to Munich

Showing times and prices for 25 Oct

Cheapest

£18

Average

£22

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Salzburg to Munich will cost around £ 22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 18.

Cheapest
09:23Salzburg Hbf2h08 11:31München Hbf (tief)
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£181One-way
2nd Cheapest
10:00Salzburg Hbf1h41 11:41Munich Hbf
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£191One-way
2nd Cheapest
16:00Salzburg Hbf1h41 17:41Munich Hbf
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£191One-way
2nd Cheapest
05:43Salzburg Hbf1h47 07:30Munich Hbf
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£191One-way
2nd Cheapest
08:00Salzburg Hbf1h41 09:41Munich Hbf
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£191One-way

Timetable Salzburg to Munich

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03:56Salzburg Hbf1h45 05:41Munich Hbf
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05:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 07:06Munich Hbf
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05:43Salzburg Hbf1h47 07:30Munich Hbf
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06:00Salzburg Hbf1h49 07:49Munich Hbf
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06:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 08:06Munich Hbf
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06:40Salzburg Hbf1h49 08:29Munich Hbf
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06:46Salzburg Hbf2h04 08:50Munich Hbf
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07:04Salzburg Hbf2h02 09:06Munich Hbf
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08:00Salzburg Hbf1h41 09:41Munich Hbf
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08:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 10:06Munich Hbf
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09:00Salzburg Hbf1h30 10:30Munich Hbf
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09:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 11:06Munich Hbf
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09:23Salzburg Hbf2h08 11:31München Hbf (tief)
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10:00Salzburg Hbf1h41 11:41Munich Hbf
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10:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 12:06Munich Hbf
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11:00Salzburg Hbf1h30 12:30Munich Hbf
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11:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 13:06Munich Hbf
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12:00Salzburg Hbf1h41 13:41Munich Hbf
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12:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 14:06Munich Hbf
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13:00Salzburg Hbf1h32 14:32Munich Hbf
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13:13Salzburg Hbf1h52 15:05Munich Hbf
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14:00Salzburg Hbf1h41 15:41Munich Hbf
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14:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 16:06Munich Hbf
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15:00Salzburg Hbf1h33 16:33Munich Hbf
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15:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 17:06Munich Hbf
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16:00Salzburg Hbf1h41 17:41Munich Hbf
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16:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 18:06Munich Hbf
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17:00Salzburg Hbf1h31 18:31Munich Hbf
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17:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 19:06Munich Hbf
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18:15Salzburg Hbf1h51 20:06Munich Hbf
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19:00Salzburg Hbf1h32 20:32Munich Hbf
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19:15Salzburg Hbf2h00 21:15Munich Hbf
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20:00Salzburg Hbf1h42 21:42Munich Hbf
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20:15Salzburg Hbf2h00 22:15Munich Hbf
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21:00Salzburg Hbf1h33 22:33Munich Hbf
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21:15Salzburg Hbf2h00 23:15Munich Hbf
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22:15Salzburg Hbf2h02 00:17Munich Hbf
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22:58Salzburg Hbf1h59 00:57Munich Hbf
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23:08Salzburg Hbf6h25 05:33Munich Hbf
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Sun
24 Oct
£20Bayerische Regiobahn
£18Flixbus
Mon
25 Oct
£18Deutsche Bahn
£11Flixbus
Tue
26 Oct
£18Deutsche Bahn
£11Flixbus
Wed
27 Oct
£18Deutsche Bahn
£7Flixbus
Thu
28 Oct
£16Deutsche Bahn
£7Flixbus
Fri
29 Oct
£16Deutsche Bahn
£12Union Ivkoni International
Sat
30 Oct
£16Deutsche Bahn
£11Union Ivkoni International
Sun
31 Oct
£18Deutsche Bahn
£5Flixbus
Tue
2 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£23Flixbus
Wed
3 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
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Thu
4 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£10Union Ivkoni International
Fri
5 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£10Union Ivkoni International
Sat
6 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£5Flixbus
Sun
7 Nov
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£9Flixbus
Mon
8 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
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Tue
9 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£11Flixbus
Wed
10 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£7Flixbus
Thu
11 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£5Flixbus
Fri
12 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£5Flixbus
Sat
13 Nov
£16Deutsche Bahn
£10Union Ivkoni International

The fastest trains from Salzburg to Munich

Showing times and prices for 25 Oct

Fastest Journey

1 h 30 m

Average

1 h 54 m

Trains per day

39

Distance

116 km

Of the 39 trains that leave Salzburg for Munich every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 6 h 25 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.

Fastest
09:00Salzburg Hbf1h30 10:30Munich Hbf
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£231One-way
Fastest
11:00Salzburg Hbf1h30 12:30Munich Hbf
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£231One-way
2nd Fastest
17:00Salzburg Hbf1h31 18:31Munich Hbf
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£231One-way
19:00Salzburg Hbf1h32 20:32Munich Hbf
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£231One-way
13:00Salzburg Hbf1h32 14:32Munich Hbf
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£231One-way

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Train Information to Munich from Salzburg

distanceDistance71 miles (115 km)
durationAverage train duration1 h 30 min
priceAverage train ticket price£17 (€19)
frequencyTrain frequency16 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 16 direct trains a day
carriersTrain providersDeutsche Bahn, Meridian, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Bayerische Regiobahn or ÖBB | Nightjet

Trains from Salzburg to Munich cover the 71 miles (115 km) long route taking on average 1 h 30 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, Meridian, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Bayerische Regiobahn or ÖBB | Nightjet. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as £16, but the average price of train tickets is £17. Travellers depart most frequently from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in München Hbf.

Train companies

Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Salzburg – Munich

Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB trains will get you from Salzburg to Munich from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn
ÖBB

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Salzburg to Munich. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Munich train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 50 min
  • Average Price: £16
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

When purchasing your Deutsche Bahn train tickets between Salzburg and Munich, keep the following coronavirus related policies and recommendations in mind outlined by our travel partner:

  • Normal conditions apply
  • Cashless payments recommended
  • Online booking and check-in recommended
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Salzburg to Munich: Journey Details

Trains from Salzburg to Munich run very frequently each day including at weekends. The journey takes around 1.5 to 2 hours and trains depart from the very early hours until late in the evening. The service is operated by DB Bahn German railways and some trains are the high-speed OBB rail jet service.

Taking the Train from Salzburg

Those taking trains from Salzburg to Munich will depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof - the city's main railway station. The station is in the New Town of Salzburg just to the north of the Salzach River. Passengers travelling from the Oberndorf and Lamprechtshausen areas can take a the Lokalbahn train service while those travelling from other areas can take bus services to the station such as the Postbus or Statdtbus.

Getting into Munich by Train

Munich has something to appeal to everyone and its annual Oktoberfest beer festival attracts visitors from all over the world. Impressive buildings like the Neues Rathaus and the Frauenkirche dominate the city centre and there excellent shopping and entertainment suit all tastes. Trains from Salzburg to Munich arrive at the main railway station in the centre of the city. The station is within walking distance of most city centre hotels and attractions. It is just west of Marienplatz where 2 S-Bahn stations take passengers to all parts of the city. There are also U-Bahn and Tram stops nearby and local buses are also available. Visitors to the city should note that there is no U-Bahn service between 2.00 am 5.00 am and buses and trams run less frequently. The last S-Bahn train each day is at around 2.30 am to 3.30 am from any of the city's stations. Taxis are also available close to the concourse and can take passengers to any part of the city.

Travel Tips

Trains from Salzburg to Munich
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FAQs
What are the travel restrictions for Munich, Germany if I'm coming from Salzburg, Austria by train?

Travel between Salzburg, Austria and Munich, Germany by train is: Partially open.

Can I enter Germany from Austria?

International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Salzburg?

Conditions of entry:

  • Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
  • Pre-arrival health declaration
  • The exact quarantine requirements depend on the regulations in each federal state
  • Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the safety rules to follow in Munich, Germany?

All travellers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

  • Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
  • Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 23/10/2021. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train between Salzburg and Munich as this information can change.

Are there travel restrictions, such as quarantine measures, in place when returning to Salzburg, Austria from Munich, Germany?

Return travel from Germany to Austria is: Partially open.

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Salzburg from Munich?

Entry into Austria is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Munich?

Requirements for reentering:

  • Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
  • Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19
  • Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
  • Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test

What are the safety rules to follow in Salzburg, Austria?

The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Mandatory

Last checked on 20/10/2021. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to the travel date of your train to Salzburg from Munich.

How much do cheap trains from Salzburg to Munich cost?
If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find a cheap train between Salzburg and Munich for as little as £16  in the next 7 days.
What is the average cost of a train from Salzburg to Munich?
If you’re looking to buy tickets for this journey in the next 7 days, you’ll find that Salzburg to Munich train prices are on average £17  one way.
What is the distance from Salzburg to Munich via train?
The Salzburg to Munich train distance is approximately 71 miles (115 km).
How long is the train journey to Munich from Salzburg?
The Salzburg to Munich train duration is on average 1 h 30 min, which is to be expected when travelling 71 miles (115 km) between Salzburg and Munich. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and bank holidays.
What is the departure train station in Salzburg and arrival train station in Munich?

When taking the train to Munich from Salzburg, you can choose to depart from train stations like Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Aigen and Salzburg Aiglhof. Your route can end in train stations such as München Hbf, München Hackerbrücke and München Marienplatz.

Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Salzburg Hbf   and arrive in München Hbf.

Where is the train station in Salzburg to go to Munich? Where is the train station in Munich located?

You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Salzburg Hbf, located approximately 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city centre of Salzburg. The most popular arrival train station in Munich, called München Hbf, is located around 1 mile (s) / 1 km away from its city centre.

Which train providers should I travel with from Salzburg to Munich?
If you're looking for trains from Salzburg to Munich, you can rely on Deutsche Bahn, Meridian, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Bayerische Regiobahn or ÖBB | Nightjet to get you to Munich. It's also good to check out all possible train companies for the Salzburg to Munich route to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
Are there any direct trains between Salzburg and Munich?
Yes, there are 16 direct trains per day from Salzburg to Munich with Deutsche Bahn or Bayerische Regiobahn, and you won’t need to change in between. Direct train services tend to offer more convenience and save you time when travelling to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to before you book your train ticket.
How many trains per day are there from Salzburg to Munich?
On average, there are 16 trains a day from Salzburg to Munich. The train times and services may be different on weekends and holidays compared to weekdays.
What time is the earliest train from Salzburg to Munich? What time is the last train from Salzburg to Munich?
If you prefer early morning trains from Salzburg to Munich, the first train leaves at 04: 40. If you prefer late night trains from Salzburg to Munich, the last train of the day leaves at 18: 00. Omio shows you the latest train from Salzburg to Munich schedule to help you book the best departure time for this journey.
How early should I book Salzburg to Munich train tickets to get the best deals?
In general, we recommend booking tickets for trains in advance to score the best deals from all possible train providers offering this trip and save money. If you book train tickets to Munich from Salzburg within the next 7 days, you can find tickets to cost on average £17 one way. To find the best prices for this trip, consider booking your train ticket from Salzburg to Munich a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Salzburg
Munich
Salzburg Hbf is the most popular Salzburg railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Salzburg for your journey to Munich.