The average train between Geilenkirchen and Salzburg takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Geilenkirchen 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 Geilenkirchen and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 3:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Geilenkirchen is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Geilenkirchen to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Geilenkirchen station and arriving at Salzburg station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Geilenkirchen to Salzburg train services, operated by National Express, depart from Geilenkirchen station.
Geilenkirchen to Salzburg train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Geilenkirchen to Salzburg train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Geilenkirchen and Salzburg is 612.4 km. The road distance is 830 km.
You can take a train from Geilenkirchen to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and München Hbf in around 7h 54m.