1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 11 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£48
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
2 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
2 h 23 m
Trains on 11 Sept
31
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Munich Airport 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 Airport will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
To travel from Salzburg to Munich Airport you need to make at least one change.
ICE 1212 · S1
S8+
79036
S8+
79034
S8+
79026
S8+
79020
ICE 210 · S8
ICE 118 · S8
ICE 116 · S8
EC 212 · S8
RJX 260 · S8Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Munich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a coach costs an average of £62.
Distance: 112 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Munich Airport:
A train is £34 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Salzburg to Munich Airport costing on average £62.
Other travel options to Munich Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around £28 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-22.98. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Munich Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 11 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79000+ S8 | 3:47 Salzburg Hbf | 2h48 | 6:35 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79004+ S8 | 5:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 7:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
RJ 1296 · S8 | On time 5:39 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 8:15 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
S 3+ 79008+ S8 | 5:47 Salzburg Hbf | 2h48 | 8:35 Munich Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
79010+ S8 | 6:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 8:57 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
RJ 1292 · S8 | On time 6:31 Salzburg Hbf | 2h44 | 9:15 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79012+ S8 | 6:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2h51 | 9:37 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
R 25798+ 79014+ S8 | On time 6:54 Salzburg Hbf | 3h01 | 9:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
EC 212 · S8 | On time 8:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 10:35 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79016+ S8 | 8:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 10:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
RJX 260 · S8 | On time 9:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 11:35 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79020+ S8 | 9:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 11:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 210 · S8 | On time 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h15 | 12:15 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79022+ S8 | 10:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 12:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
RJX 262 · S8 | On time 11:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 13:35 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79024+ S8 | 11:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 13:57 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 118 · S8 | On time 12:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h15 | 14:15 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79026+ S8 | 12:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 14:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
RJX 60 · S1 | On time 13:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h48 | 15:48 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79030+ S8 | 13:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 15:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 116 · S8 | On time 14:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h15 | 16:15 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 1214 · S1 | On time 14:04 Salzburg Hbf | 2h44 | 16:48 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 1214+ 79861+ 57925 | On time 14:04 Salzburg Hbf | 2h37 | 16:41 Munich Airport Terminal station | 2 changes | |
79032+ S8 | 14:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h48 | 16:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
RJX 62 · S8 | On time 15:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 17:35 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79034+ S8 | 15:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 17:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
EC 114 · S8 | On time 16:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 18:35 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79036+ S8 | 16:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 18:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
RJX 64 · S8 | On time 17:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 19:35 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
79038+ S8 | 17:05 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 19:55 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
ICE 1212 · S1 | On time 18:04 Salzburg Hbf | 2h44 | 20:48 Munich Airport Terminal station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Munich Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 20:55. The fastest train covers the 112 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 112 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 20:55 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Munich Airport 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 Munich Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salzburg to Munich Airport trains use the Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Munich Airport 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.
Salzburg Taxham Europark is 3 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Taxham Europark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Taxham Europark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Taxham Europark.
Salzburg Aiglhof is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Aiglhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
ATMs are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
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