The average train between Salzburg and Grainau takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. 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 every 4 hours between Salzburg and Grainau. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Grainau at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salzburg to Grainau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Grainau. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Salzburg to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Grainau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
The distance between Salzburg and Grainau is 155.4 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Grainau via München Hbf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 4h 55m.