The average train between Bern and Salzburg takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 twice daily between Bern and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Salzburg station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Bern to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Salzburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Bern and Salzburg is 431.8 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Salzburg Hbf via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Buchs Sg in around 8h 31m.
