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Mainz to Salzburg trains

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The average train between Mainz and Salzburg takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 33m
Duration
579 km
Distance
€129
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain train 41 / ...
  2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
6h 12m
€71–225

Mainz to Salzburg train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 12m • 2 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 12m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 14m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH8h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)WESTbahn Gmbh7h 17m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH6h 11m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 578.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and München Hbf in around 6h 12m.

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