Salzburg to Zittau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Zittau takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Zittau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 25m
Duration: 839 km
Distance: €228
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Zittautrain Rb / ...

9h 14m

€153–796

Salzburg to Zittau train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Salzburg and Zittau. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Zittau at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:05 AM → 3:52 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 5:52 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
10:05 AM → 7:52 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:52 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 3:52 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 5:52 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:52 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 3:52 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 5:52 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:52 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 3:52 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 5:52 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

3:47 AM → 1:52 PM
10h 5m • 4 changes
6:05 AM → 3:52 PM
9h 47m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 5:52 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 6:55 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg to Zittau? 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 Zittau.

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Distance: 838.6 km
Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Zittau via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Leipzig Hbf, Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, and Dresden-Neustadt in around 9h 14m.

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