Heilbronn to Salzburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heilbronn and Salzburg takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Heilbronn 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.

6h 7m
Duration: 435 km
Distance: €104
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

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Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
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4h 57m

€64–390

Heilbronn to Salzburg train times

Trains run hourly between Heilbronn and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 1:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:57 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

1:11 AM → 8:46 AM
7h 35m • 2 changes
3:11 AM → 9:21 AM
6h 10m • 2 changes
4:55 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 51m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:29 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

4:29 AM → 10:46 AM
6h 17m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 49m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:46 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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