The average train between Aachen and Salzburg takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Salzburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aachen and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Messe/Deutz and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aachen to Salzburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Salzburg station via Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Aachen to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Salzburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Salzburg is 603.3 km. The road distance is 799 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and München Hbf in around 7h 36m.