The average train between Bratislava and Salzburg takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Bratislava 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 Bratislava and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Salzburg station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Bratislava to Salzburg train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Bratislava-Petrzalka station.
Bratislava to Salzburg train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Bratislava to Salzburg train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet and ÖBB Intercity.
The distance between Bratislava and Salzburg is 299.4 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Salzburg Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 3h 37m.