The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Schärding
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Schärding is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Schärding will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
To travel from Salzburg to Schärding you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Schärding
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Schärding among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 £12, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 78 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare prices and tickets Salzburg to Schärding by train or coach
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Why should you book Salzburg to Schärding trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs ÖBB | Regionalzug?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ÖBB | Regionalzug, but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity or Westbahn to find the best option for your trip from Salzburg to Schärding.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare ÖBB | Regionalzug with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Salzburg to Schärding.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Schärding
Trains from Salzburg to Schärding run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:11, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 03:11 |
Last train 22:11 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn from Salzburg to Schärding trainsÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Schärding from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
Westbahn
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Salzburg to Schärding train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Schärding 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 Schärding, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Schärding
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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