Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Munich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Munich will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 16 trains that leave Salzburg for Munich every day 15 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 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 116 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£25 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 07:00 Salzburg Hbf | 1h33 | 08:33 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 09:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 09:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 07:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1h58 | 09:06 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 07:28 Salzburg Hbf | 2h03 | 09:31 München Hbf (tief) | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | 07:28 Salzburg Hbf | 1h47 | 09:15 Munich Ost | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:28 Salzburg Hbf | 2h03 | 09:31 Munich | 2 changes | |
![]() | On time 08:00 Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 09:41 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 10:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 10:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 08:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1h58 | 10:06 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h35 | 10:14 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h21 | 10:00 Munich Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 09:00 Salzburg Hbf | 1h32 | 10:32 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1h58 | 11:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1h58 | 11:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | Delayed 10:01 10:00Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 11:41 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 12:05 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h00 | 12:05 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 10:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1h57 | 12:05 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h35 | 12:14 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h21 | 12:00 Munich Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 11:00 Salzburg Hbf | 1h32 | 12:32 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 13:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 13:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | On time 12:00 Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 13:41 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h59 | 14:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:07 Salzburg Hbf | 1h59 | 14:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 12:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1h58 | 14:06 Munich Hbf | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 15:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h21 | 18:00 Munich Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h37 | 18:16 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h23 | 20:02 Munich Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h34 | 20:13 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
Friday 18 July | |||||
![]() | 06:00 Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 07:41 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 08:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h01 | 08:06 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h35 | 08:14 Munich Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:39 Salzburg Hbf | 1h21 | 08:00 Munich Ost | 0 changesdirect | |
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Distance 116 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn and Westbahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Munich from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Salzburg and Munich. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
Salzburg to Munich train information with Deutsche Bahn:
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.
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.
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.
When departing from Salzburg, you have various train station options to start your route from including Salzburg Hbf and Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt. When arriving in Munich, you can end your route in train stations like Munich Hbf and Munich Ost.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Munich Hbf, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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