The average train between Salzburg and Bern takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Bern. 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 3 times a day between Salzburg and Bern. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Bern at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Bern. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Bern station via Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Salzburg to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Bern train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bern station.
Book your Salzburg to Bern train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Salzburg and Bern is 431.8 km. The road distance is 619 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Bern via Winterthur in around 8h.