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Mozarts Geburtshaus
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Cheapest price on 23 Oct
£42
Average ticket price on 23 Oct
£59
Fastest journey on 23 Oct
4 h 1 m
Average journey duration on 23 Oct
4 h 3 m
Trains on 23 Oct
15
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Salzburg will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
On Fri 23 Oct, we found 15 trains from Stuttgart to Salzburg, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.
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ICE 267 · RJX 65
ICE 563 · RJX 67Trains from Stuttgart to Salzburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:51, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 306 km distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 306 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 0:51 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
963 | 7:12 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h09 | 11:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 511+ 79015 | On time 8:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h29 | 12:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1215 | On time 8:36 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h19 | 13:55 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 267 · RJX 65 | On time 8:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h07 | 12:58 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 913 · ICE 1215 | On time 9:46 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h09 | 13:55 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 117 | On time 9:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 13:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 513+ 79021 | On time 10:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h29 | 14:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 10:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h07 | 14:58 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 593+ 79023 | On time 11:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h29 | 15:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 119 | On time 11:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 15:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 515+ 79025 | On time 12:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h29 | 16:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 565 · RJX 69 | On time 12:51 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h07 | 16:58 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 211 | On time 13:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h01 | 17:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 517+ 79033 | On time 14:17 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h29 | 18:46 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
969 | 15:12 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h09 | 19:21 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Mozart’s later residence displays original documents, instruments and domestic interiors. It gives a fuller picture of his life in the city beyond the old town crowds.
A modern art museum on Mönchsberg with changing exhibitions and a terrace overlooking Salzburg. It suits travellers seeking contemporary culture and views together.
Salzburg’s best-known shopping street is lined with historic façades, wrought-iron signs and landmark buildings. It is ideal for a first walk through the old centre.
These formal gardens feature geometric flower beds, statues and views towards the fortress. They are a pleasant open-air stop close to Mirabell Palace.
A spacious Baroque square beside the cathedral, framed by major historic buildings. It works well for orientation, photos and joining key old town routes.
Nockerl baked into a sweet soufflé-like dessert, dusted with sugar to resemble Salzburg’s hills. It is the city’s signature pudding.
A soft pretzel ring from Salzburg, usually topped with salt and caraway. It is a long-standing local bakery speciality often eaten as a snack.
Marinated beef with onions and spices, traditionally served cold with bread. It reflects Salzburg tavern cooking and Alpine preserving methods.
Refined Austrian dining with seasonal produce and polished service in a smart but approachable setting on the Mönchsberg side.
Historic beer hall serving Augustiner beer from wooden barrels with simple Austrian food in a lively communal setting.
Popular inn near the fortress serving hearty Austrian dishes, dumplings and beer in a rustic, relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and many casual meals and cafés remain manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10% for good service; round up in cafés and taxis.
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Most Stuttgart to Salzburg trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg Liefering. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart Hbf (tief) 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Amici, Block House Stuttgart
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief). Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf (tief): Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin, Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof, Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten.
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt is 3 km from Stuttgart city centre. Public transport options include:
Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Sailer, Café 44, Schnell Imbiss, Cafe am Rathaus
Wi-Fi is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. ATMs are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Information desks are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Luggage storage is available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt.
Nearby hotels include Attimo Hotel Stuttgart, Attimo Dependance Zimmer, Hotel Krone, Hotel Lamm.
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.
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.
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