The average train between Zwickau and Salzburg takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Zwickau to Salzburg. 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 twice daily between Zwickau and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 3:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Zwickau is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Hof Hbf and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 19m • 3 changes


6h 48m • 3 changes


6h 29m • 3 changes


6h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zwickau to Salzburg? 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 Zwickau to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf station and arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station via Hof Hbf station, Nürnberg Hbf station and München Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Zwickau to Salzburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf station.
Zwickau to Salzburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Zwickau and Salzburg is 328 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Hof Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and München Hbf in around 7h 15m.