The average train between Salzburg and Bad Hersfeld takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Bad Hersfeld. 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 Bad Hersfeld. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bad Hersfeld at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Bad Hersfeld. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Bad Hersfeld station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Salzburg to Bad Hersfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Bad Hersfeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof station.
Book your Salzburg to Bad Hersfeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH and 5 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Bad Hersfeld is 418.4 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bad Hersfeld Bahnhof via München Hbf and Fulda Bahnhof in around 5h 45m.