The average train between Nitra and Salzburg takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Nitra 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 Nitra and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 3:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Nitra is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Trnava and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nitra 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 Nitra to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Nitra station and arriving at Salzburg station via Trnava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Nitra to Salzburg train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Nitra station.
Nitra to Salzburg train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Nitra to Salzburg train tickets online with Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), ÖBB Intercity and Railjet.
The distance between Nitra and Salzburg is 378.8 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Nitra to Salzburg Hbf via Trnava, Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, and Wien Hbf in around 5h 51m.