The average train between Salzburg and Lachen takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Lachen. 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 5 times a day between Salzburg and Lachen. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Lachen at 4:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Lachen. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Lachen station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Salzburg to Lachen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Lachen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Sargans station.
Book your Salzburg to Lachen train tickets online with Railjet, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Salzburg and Lachen is 322 km. The road distance is 432 km.
Railjet operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Sargans every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 4h 53m.