The average train between Mainz and Salzburg takes 6h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h. 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.
Trains run hourly between Mainz and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Salzburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Mainz to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Mainz and Salzburg is 424.6 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 5h 45m.