The average train between Salzburg and Nitra takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Nitra. 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 Nitra. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Nitra at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Salzburg to Nitra? 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 Nitra. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Nitra station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Salzburg to Nitra train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Nitra train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Nitra station.
Book your Salzburg to Nitra train tickets online with Railjet, ÖBB and 3 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Nitra is 378.8 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Nitra via Wien Hbf, Bratislava Hlavna Stanica, and Trnava in around 6h 4m.