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Trip Overview

The average train between Bern and Salzburg takes 8h 30m 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.

8h 30m
Duration
586 km
Distance
€149
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bern to Salzburg train times

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 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet8h 31m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet13h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet7h 45m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet8h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bern 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.

Map of how to get from Bern to Salzburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 586.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Bern to Salzburg Hbf via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 15m.

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