The average train between Salzburg and Kapfenberg takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Kapfenberg. 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 hourly between Salzburg and Kapfenberg. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Kapfenberg at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Bischofshofen and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Kapfenberg. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Kapfenberg station via Bischofshofen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Salzburg to Kapfenberg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Kapfenberg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bruck/Mur station.
Book your Salzburg to Kapfenberg train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Kapfenberg is 173 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Kapfenberg via Bischofshofen and Bruck/Mur in around 4h 32m.