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The average train between Vienna and Saalfeld takes 9h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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.

9h 31m
Duration
803 km
Distance
€178
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
  2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
  3. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 29 / ...
  4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Saalfeldtrain train
8h 50m
€135–423

Vienna to Saalfeld train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Vienna and Saalfeld. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Saalfeld at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)13h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 56m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 56m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 56m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 56m • 3 changes

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    WESTbahn GmbhTransdev GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 52m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 802.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Saalfeld, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Saalfeld via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 50m.

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