1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
2 h 27 m
Trains on 19 Sept
4
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 4 trains from Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 57 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.
D 819
IR 711
IR 15511+
ICE 210
ICE 1206+
RE5+
S 8
IR 711
D 819
IR 15511+
ICE 210
ICE 1206+
RE5+
S 8Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 56 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg:
A train is £0.73 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 17m.
The table below shows live departures for Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX19929+ REX 3 | 4:34 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h28 | 7:02 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX19973+ REX 3 | 5:34 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h28 | 8:02 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
D 819 | 6:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h16 | 8:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 15511+ REX 3 | 7:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h16 | 9:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S 8+ ICE 1206+ RE5 | 7:49 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h57 | 10:46 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IR 711 | 8:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h16 | 10:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 513+ ICE 118 | 9:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h20 | 11:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 713 | 10:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h16 | 12:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 515+ ICE 116 | 11:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h20 | 13:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 715 | 12:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h16 | 14:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 163+ REX 3 | 13:31 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h18 | 15:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 717 | 14:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h16 | 16:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 519+ REX 3 | 15:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h16 | 17:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IR 719 | 16:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h16 | 18:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 611+ RJ 110 | 17:33 St. Johann in Tirol | 2h20 | 19:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 0:21 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sankt Johann in Tirol to Salzburg trains use the St. Johann in Tirol to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg Liefering. Use this guide to compare Sankt Johann in Tirol and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St. Johann in Tirol has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Gasthof zum Dampfl, La Rustica
Free.
Ticket office support is available at St. Johann in Tirol. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St. Johann in Tirol.
Available at St. Johann in Tirol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St. Johann in Tirol: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at St. Johann in Tirol: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Brückenwirt, Hotel Fischer, Hotel Park.
Grieswirt is 3 km from Sankt Johann in Tirol city centre. Public transport options include:
Grieswirt has practical services for this route, including Dining.
Food and drink options are available at Grieswirt.
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 Liefering is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Liefering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food options include: McDonald's
ATMs are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Parking.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Liefering.
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