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Papenburg to Salzburg trains

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The average train between Papenburg and Salzburg takes 13h 56m and the fastest train takes 10h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Papenburg 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.

13h 56m
Duration
1,024 km
Distance
€224
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Munich

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  1. Take the train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain train 35
  2. Take the train from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to München Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
10h 21m
€184–367

Papenburg to Salzburg train times

Trains run twice daily between Papenburg and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 9:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 1:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf and take an average of 13h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 43m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH11h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH20h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH20h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH20h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH20h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbH10h 39m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 1,024.4 km
  • Duration: 13h 56m

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

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf and München Hbf in around 10h 21m.

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