The average train between Salzburg and Schärding takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Schärding. 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 Schärding. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Schärding at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Schärding. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Schärding station via Wels Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Salzburg to Schärding train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Schärding train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Schaerding station.
Book your Salzburg to Schärding train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Schärding is 78.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Schaerding via Wels Hbf in around 2h 12m.