The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Salzburg takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Salzburg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Salzburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Salzburg is 409.9 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf in around 5h 10m.