The average train between Bonn and Salzburg takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn 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 hourly between Bonn and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Messe/Deutz and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bonn 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 Bonn to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Salzburg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Bonn to Salzburg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Bonn to Salzburg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Bonn to Salzburg train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bonn and Salzburg is 540.8 km. The road distance is 754 km.
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and München Hbf in around 7h 19m.