Salzburg to Bautzen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Bautzen takes 9h 35m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Bautzen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 35m
Duration: 794 km
Distance: €203
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bautzentrain Rb / ...

8h 8m

€140–724

Salzburg to Bautzen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Salzburg and Bautzen. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bautzen at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

2:07 PM → 11:19 PM
9h 12m • 4 changes
4:05 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
8h 43m • 4 changes
6:04 PM → 7:18 AM
Arrives next day
13h 14m • 4 changes
9:00 PM → 7:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:05 AM → 3:18 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 7:18 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
1:00 PM → 9:18 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:53 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 2:53 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:53 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 2:53 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:53 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 2:53 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:53 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 2:53 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 4:53 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 5:13 PM
8h 13m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Salzburg to Bautzen.

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Distance: 794.3 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Bautzen, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bautzen via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 8h 8m.

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