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Duration 6h 38m
Distance 728.1 km
Average price €160
Frequency 23/day

Trip overview

The average train between Berlin and Salzburg takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin 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.

Train via Nuremberg

  1. Berlin Hauptbahnhof
  2. Nürnberg Hbf
  3. München Hbf
  4. Salzburg
6h 25m
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€122 - €404

Berlin to Salzburg train times

Trains run hourly between Berlin Hbf and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 06:00 in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin Hbf is at 20:04 which arrives into Salzburg at 07:52. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Salzburg Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

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The distance between Berlin and Salzburg is 792 km. The road distance is 728.1 km.

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Berlin to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.

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Berlin to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

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What companies run services between Berlin and Salzburg?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Salzburg via Nürnberg Hbf and München Hbf in around 6h 25m.
Train operators
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Ave. Duration
3h 23m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€75 - €85

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
Ave. Duration
3h 23m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€75 - €85
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
€38 - €43
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€36 - €40
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf
Ave. Duration
7h 47m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€130 - €150
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€36 - €40
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en

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