Salzburg to Hamburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Hamburg takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Hamburg. 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 5m
Duration: 922 km
Distance: €223
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hanover

best

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...

8h 19m

€148–867

Salzburg to Hamburg train times

Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

11:00 AM → 7:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 8:29 PM
9h 24m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 9:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 10:34 PM
8h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:29 PM
8h 42m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 3:29 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:29 PM
8h 42m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 3:29 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

3:47 AM → 12:29 PM
8h 42m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 2:29 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 3:29 PM
8h 43m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:29 PM
8h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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