The average train between Salzburg and Grainau takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Grainau. 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 twice daily between Salzburg and Grainau. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Grainau at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 43m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


4h 44m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Grainau station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Salzburg to Grainau train services, operated by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Grainau train services, operated by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Salzburg and Grainau is 155.4 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Grainau via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 46m.