The average train between Salzburg and Saalfeld takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Saalfeld. 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 Saalfeld. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Saalfeld at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Saalfeld. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Saalfeld station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Salzburg to Saalfeld train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Saalfeld train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Saalfeld station.
Book your Salzburg to Saalfeld train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Saalfeld is 339.4 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Saalfeld via München Hbf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 11m.