Salzburg to Mainz trains

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The average train between Salzburg and Mainz takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Mainz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 46m
Duration: 581 km
Distance: €129
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Munich

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...

Salzburg to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Mainz at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:05 PM → 3:52 AM
Arrives next day
7h 47m • 2 changes
9:07 PM → 5:52 AM
Arrives next day
8h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:47 AM → 10:22 AM
6h 35m • 2 changes
5:39 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:44 AM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 39m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 1:44 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 2:23 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg to Mainz? 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.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Mainz.

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Distance: 581.4 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theater via München Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 56m.

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