There are 7 ways to get from Salzburg to Milan by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train via Brennero • 8h 50m
Cheapest option
Train • 9h 55m
5 alternative options
Train, bus • 13h 27m
Drive • 5h 41m
Fly Salzburg to Milan Linate • 5h 54m
Train to Munich, fly to Milan Linate • 5h 34m
Salzburg to Milan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Milan is to train and bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Milan is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €150 - €380.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Milan. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Milano Centrale via Innsbruck Hbf, Brennero Brenner and Verona Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
The distance between Salzburg and Milan is 608 km. The road distance is 568.8 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Milan without a car is to train via Brennero which takes 8h 50m and costs €60 - €240.
It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Salzburg to Milan, including transfers.
Salzburg to Milan train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Milan is to train via Brennero which takes 8h 50m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €440 and takes 5h 54m.
Salzburg to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Milan is 569 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Salzburg to Milan.
- Distance: 608.1 km
- Duration: 8h 50m
What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Milan, Italy?
You can take a train from Salzburg to Milan via Innsbruck Hbf, Brennero Brenner, and Verona Porta Nuova in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and four other airlines fly from Salzburg to Milan every 3 hours.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Salzburg to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €750
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €750
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Salzburg to Milan Linate via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €270
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Salzburg to Milan Linate via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €300 - €1600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €490
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- meinenachricht@westbahn.at
- Website
- westbahn.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €60
- Website
- https://westbahn.at/en/
- Standard Ticket
- €25 - €35
- First Class
- €40 - €60
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Brennero Brenner to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €28 - €32
Frequently asked questions
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Brennero/Brenner to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €46 - €52
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Ostbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €39
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €50
- 1st Class
- €65 - €95
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Milan Rogoredo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €170
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €170
- Seating Carriage
- €55 - €80
- Couchette Carriage
- €110 - €140
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- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Ostbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Schedules at
- brb.de
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Innsbruck to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
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