The average train between Chemnitz and Salzburg takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz 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 every 2 hours between Chemnitz and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Salzburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Chemnitz to Salzburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Salzburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Chemnitz to Salzburg train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chemnitz and Salzburg is 337.7 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and München Hbf in around 6h 57m.