The average train between Grainau and Salzburg takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Grainau 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 twice daily between Grainau and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grainau is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Garmisch-Partenkirchen and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 31m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes


3h 51m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Grainau to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Grainau station and arriving at Salzburg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Grainau to Salzburg train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, depart from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Grainau to Salzburg train services, operated by Zugspitze DE, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Grainau and Salzburg is 155.4 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Grainau to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Garmisch-Partenkirchen and München Hbf in around 3h 58m.