The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£94
Average price
£120
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
8 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
268 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Salzburg will cost around £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £94.
To travel from Venice to Salzburg you need to make at least one change.
RJX 134+
EC 1149:565h57Venice Santa Lucia15:53Salzburg Hbf£941One-way1 change
RJ 84+
97911:358h46Venice Santa Lucia20:21Salzburg Hbf£1121One-way1 change
RJ 84+
RJX 66111:357h27Venice Santa Lucia19:02Salzburg Hbf£1211One-way1 change
RJX 134+
EC 114+
IR 514+
9799:5610h25Venice Santa Lucia20:21Salzburg Hbf£1311One-way3 changes
RJ 84 · RJX 66111:357h27Venice Santa Lucia19:02Salzburg Hbf£1441One-way1 change
RJX 134+
EC 1149:565h57Venice Santa Lucia15:53Salzburg Hbf£941One-way1 change
RJ 84+
RJX 66111:357h27Venice Santa Lucia19:02Salzburg Hbf£1211One-way1 change
RJ 84 · RJX 66111:357h27Venice Santa Lucia19:02Salzburg Hbf£1441One-way1 change
RJ 84+
97911:358h46Venice Santa Lucia20:21Salzburg Hbf£1121One-way1 change
RJX 134+
EC 114+
IR 514+
9799:5610h25Venice Santa Lucia20:21Salzburg Hbf£1311One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Venice to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. 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 £18, and a flight costs an average of £117.
Distance: 268 km
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£64 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £260 Average Price |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Venice to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Salzburg trains for today, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RJ 84 · RJX 661 | On time 9:35 Venice Santa Lucia | 7h27 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 84+ RJX 661 | On time 9:35 Venice Santa Lucia | 7h27 | 17:02 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 84+ 979 | On time 9:35 Venice Santa Lucia | 8h46 | 18:21 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
| Friday 10 April | |||||
RJX 134+ EC 114 | 7:56 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h57 | 13:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 134+ EC 114+ IR 514+ 979 | 7:56 Venice Santa Lucia | 10h25 | 18:21 Salzburg Hbf | 3 changes | |
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Why book with Omio vs ÖBB | Railjet?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ÖBB | Railjet, but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet or Regionale to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Salzburg.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Salzburg
Trains from Venice to Salzburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:07. The fastest train covers the 268 km distance in 5h 50m.
Distance 268 km |
Average train duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 50m |
First train 0:13 |
Last train 22:07 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity from Venice to Salzburg trainsÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Venice and Salzburg from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
Regionale
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
FAQs: Venice to Salzburg train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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 Venice and Salzburg
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free WiFi available throughout station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
- GROM Ice Cream
- Venchi Cioccolato
- Bistrot
- Tentazione Café
- L’Artenl Gelato
- Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
- Venice Times Hotel
- Hotel Antiche Figure
- Hotel Abbazia
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Located in the main passenger area.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 3, N
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, RER, EC, EN, RJ, VSOE
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
- McDonald’s
- Chock Full O'Nuts
- Puro Gusto
- Juice Bar
- Rossosapore
- Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
- Best Western Hotel Tritone
- The Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Villa Constanza
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30
- Located in the main concourse.
- Bus lines: 2, 3, 10, 15, 18, 25a, 31, 31H, 32, 32H, 33H, 34H, 43, 53, 86, N1, 8AE
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, EC, RJ, IC, EN, ICN, R, Italo
- 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
- 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.
- 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 long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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