- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£132
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£167
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
10 h 34 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
11 h 34 m
Trains on 30 Aug
12
Distance
658 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Rome will cost around £167 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £132.
To travel from Salzburg to Rome you need to make at least 2 changes.
RJ 551+
BusSV670+
IC 171+
8923
RJ 551+
BusSV670+
IC 171+
8925
RJX13470+
RJ 87+
InterCityNotte 763
RJX19962+
RJ 85+
InterCityNotte 763
RJX19960+
RJ 1183+
FRECCIAROSSA 8525
RJX19962+
RJ 85+
FRECCIAROSSA 8527
RJX19960+
RJ 1183+
FRECCIAROSSA 8525
RJX19962+
RJ 85+
FRECCIAROSSA 8529
RJ 551+
BusSV670+
IC 171+
8923
RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+
8919Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £75, while a flight costs an average of £264.
Distance: 658 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£75 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £264 Average Price |
11h 58m Average total duration 11h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Rome trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 14h34 | 21:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 13h19 | 20:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+ 8919 | 6:56 Salzburg Hbf | 12h19 | 19:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
BusSV670+ IC 171+ 8923+ RJ 551 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 12h03 | 20:10 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
BusSV670+ IC 171+ 8925+ RJ 551 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 13h08 | 21:15 Rome Termini | 3 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 11h19 | 20:15 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 12h34 | 21:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
RJX19960+ RJ 1183+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 8:56 Salzburg Hbf | 13h34 | 22:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 10h34 | 21:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 11h34 | 22:30 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
RJX19962+ RJ 85+ InterCityNotte 763 | 10:56 Salzburg Hbf | 19h20 | 6:16 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
RJX13470+ RJ 87+ InterCityNotte 763 | 12:56 Salzburg Hbf | 17h20 | 6:16 Rome Termini | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 658 km distance in 12h 3m.
Distance 658 km |
Average train duration 11h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 3m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 22:07 |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Rome — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rome trip today.
World-renowned Vatican collections with Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, essential for art and Church history.
Superb Capitoline collections on Michelangelo's square, showcasing ancient sculpture, bronzes, and Rome's civic history.
Outstanding gallery in a villa setting, celebrated for Bernini sculptures and masterpieces by Caravaggio and Raphael.
Baroque square with fountains and lively street life, ideal for people-watching and a classic Rome atmosphere.
Famous staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti, beloved for city scenes and elegant surroundings.
Bohemian quarter of lanes, piazzas, and nightlife, popular for evening strolls, local character, and riverside charm.
Roman pasta with guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper. A city icon prized for its rich sauce and no cream tradition.
Pasta in a sharp, savoury sauce of guanciale, tomato and Pecorino Romano. A classic Roman favourite with roots in local trattoria cooking.
Simple Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. It shows the city’s love of bold flavour from few ingredients.
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Colosseum serving refined Roman cuisine in an elegant setting. Best for a fine-dining splurge.
Historic Trastevere trattoria known for classic Roman pasta and warm old-school rooms. A dependable choice for traditional local dishes.
Long-running Testaccio restaurant specialising in Roman quinto quarto and pasta. Informal, authentic and popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for a major Western European capital. Hotels in central areas are pricey, but dining and public transport are often cheaper than in Paris or London.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants. In cafés, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Roma Termini -> Piazza Venezia, Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salzburg to Rome trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Roma Tiburtina station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Rome 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 Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
Roma Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Rock n’ Coffee Roma, Arabian Kebab, Ingredienti, McDonald’s, Numb's Bakery Café
Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes. ATMs are located on the ground floor level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20. Information desks are located inside the main terminal. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roma Tiburtina: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma Tiburtina: Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include B&B Rome Tiburtina, B&B Alba Domus Roma, Hotel delle Province.
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