The cheapest and fastest trains from Trieste to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
5 h 31 m
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Trains per day
59
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Salzburg will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Trieste to Salzburg you need to make at least one change.
Lagune Line 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3482+
RJ 86+
RJX 8695:1611h46Trieste Centrale17:02Salzburg Hbf£521One-way3 changes
Lagune Line 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3486+
RJ 86+
RJX 8696:1610h46Trieste Centrale17:02Salzburg Hbf£521One-way3 changes
Lagune Line 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3482+
RJ 88+
RJX 8675:169h46Trieste Centrale15:02Salzburg Hbf£521One-way3 changes
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Lagune Line 3552 · Regionale Veloce 3478+
RJ 883:5811h04Trieste Centrale15:02Salzburg Hbf£521One-way4 changes
Lagune Line 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3428+
RJ 84+
RJX 6617:1611h46Trieste Centrale19:02Salzburg Hbf£521One-way3 changes
RJX 132+
RJ 11014:225h31Trieste Centrale19:53Salzburg Hbf£761One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+
RJ 88+
RJX 8676:009h02Trieste Centrale15:02Salzburg Hbf£1131One-way2 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
RJ 84+
RJX 6619:399h23Trieste Centrale19:02Salzburg Hbf£1221One-way2 changes
Lagune Line 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3482+
RJ 88+
RJX 8675:169h46Trieste Centrale15:02Salzburg Hbf£521One-way3 changes
Lagune Line 3432+
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+
RJ 88+
RJX 8675:169h46Trieste Centrale15:02Salzburg Hbf£531One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Trieste to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 246 km
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£54 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Trieste to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste to Salzburg trains for today, Monday 11 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 17:02 Trieste Centrale | 13h56 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3508+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 17:08 Trieste Centrale | 13h50 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 12 May | |||||
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552 · Regionale Veloce 3478+ RJ 88 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 11h04 | 15:02 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552+ FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ RJ 88 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 11h04 | 15:02 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
Treno 3552 effettuato con BUS TSM00 · Regionale Veloce 3552 · Regionale Veloce 3478+ RJ 86 | 3:58 Trieste Centrale | 13h04 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ RJ 88+ RJX 867 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 9h46 | 15:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3482+ RJ 88+ RJX 867 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 9h46 | 15:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3482+ RJ 86+ RJX 869 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 11h46 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ RJ 86+ RJX 869 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 11h02 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ RJ 84+ RJX 661 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 13h02 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ RJ 88+ RJX 867 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 9h02 | 15:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3486+ EC 80+ RE5 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 17h29 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3486+ RJ 86+ RJX 869 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 10h46 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3486+ RJ 84+ RJX 661 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 12h46 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ EC 80+ RE5 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 17h07 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ RJ 86+ RJX 869 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 10h24 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ RJ 84+ RJX 661 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 12h24 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ RJ 84+ RJX 661 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 11h55 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ EC 80+ RE5 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 16h38 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718+ RJ 86+ RJX 869 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 9h55 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3428+ RJ 84+ RJX 661 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 11h46 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3428+ EC 80+ RE5 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 16h29 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3428+ RJ 86+ RJX 869 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 9h46 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3632+ EC 80+ RE5 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 15h29 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3632+ RJ 84+ RJX 661 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 10h46 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3488+ EC 80+ RE5 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 14h29 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3488+ RJ 84+ RJX 661 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 9h46 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ RJ 84+ RJX 661 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 9h23 | 19:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ EC 80+ RE5 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 14h06 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 3492+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 20h11 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Intercity 584+ Regionale Veloce 3492+ EC 80+ RE5 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 12h58 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Intercity 584+ FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 10:47 Trieste Centrale | 20h11 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3496+ EC 80+ RE5 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 11h29 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3496+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 18h42 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3498+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 17h42 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3498+ EC 80+ RE5 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 10h29 | 23:45 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale 16026+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 16h42 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 132+ RJ 110 | 14:22 Trieste Centrale | 5h31 | 19:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3504+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 15h42 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 15h42 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3506+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 14h42 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3426+ FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ RJ 89+ NJ 294 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 14h42 | 6:58 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trieste to Salzburg
Trains from Trieste to Salzburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 246 km distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 6h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 0:21 |
Last train 23:21 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | ICE from Trieste to Salzburg trainsÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | ICE trains will get you between Trieste and Salzburg from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trieste to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Trieste and Salzburg
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
- 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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