The average train between Salzburg and Lienz takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Lienz. 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 Salzburg and Lienz. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Lienz at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Lienz station via Spittal-Millstaetter See. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Salzburg to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Lienz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lienz In Osttirol station.
Book your Salzburg to Lienz train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Lienz is 74.7 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Lienz In Osttirol via Spittal-Millstaetter See in around 3h 17m.