The average train between Preston and Salzburg takes 18h 46m and the fastest train takes 14h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 3 times a day between Preston and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:46 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 18h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Salzburg station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
Preston to Salzburg train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Salzburg train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Preston to Salzburg train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Salzburg is 1,286.4 km. The road distance is 1,763 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and München Hbf in around 13h 56m.