The average train between Salzburg and Eger takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Eger. 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 Eger. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 4:07 PM which arrives into Eger at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Eger. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Eger station via Budapest Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Salzburg to Eger train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Eger train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Eger station.
Book your Salzburg to Eger train tickets online with Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Salzburg and Eger is 546.8 km. The road distance is 704 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Eger via Budapest-Keleti in around 7h 52m.