The average train between Geneva and Salzburg takes 13h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva 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 3 times a day between Geneva and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Gallen and take an average of 13h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Salzburg station via St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
Geneva to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Geneva to Salzburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Geneva and Salzburg is 552.2 km. The road distance is 776 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Salzburg Hbf via St. Gallen and St. Gallen(Ch) in around 10h 35m.