The average train between Saalfeld and Salzburg takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Saalfeld 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 Saalfeld and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 2:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Saalfeld is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Saalfeld to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Saalfeld station and arriving at Salzburg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Saalfeld to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Saalfeld station.
Saalfeld to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Saalfeld to Salzburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Transdev GmbH.
The distance between Saalfeld and Salzburg is 339.4 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a train from Saalfeld to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and München Hbf in around 5h 44m.