The average train between Ptuj and Salzburg takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Ptuj 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 5 times a day between Ptuj and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Ptuj is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Maribor and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ptuj 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 Ptuj to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Ptuj station and arriving at Salzburg station via Graz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Ptuj to Salzburg train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), depart from Maribor station.
Ptuj to Salzburg train services, operated by Slovenske železnice (SŽ), arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Ptuj to Salzburg train tickets online with Slovenske železnice (SŽ), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ptuj and Salzburg is 263.2 km. The road distance is 455 km.
You can take a train from Ptuj to Salzburg Hbf via Maribor and Graz Hbf in around 6h 36m.