Train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

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Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg on 3 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Südbahnhof
    P+R SüdCheapest
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
      Frankfurt Hbf
      Salzburg Train StationFastest
      Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
        Frankfurt Hbf
        Salzburg Train StationNo tags
        EuroCity Train
          Frankfurt Hbf
          Salzburg Train StationNo tags
          Regionalbahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + EuroCity Train
            Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West
            Salzburg Train StationNo tags

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            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Salzburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            1carpool per day
            5h 20mAverage duration
            410 kmDistance
            17kgCO₂ emissions
            Average priceUS$32 - US$96Average duration9h 20m
            10kg CO₂e
            Average priceUS$21 - US$269Average duration5h 51m
            10kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            Average priceUS$36 - US$52Average duration5h 20m
            17kg CO₂e

            Train Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg: Trip Overview

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            Average ticket priceUS$83
            Average train trip duration5h 51m
            Number of daily trains11
            Earliest train departure06:00
            Distance409 km
            Latest train departure20:57

            Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg Train

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Frankfurt am Main - Salzburg

            1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg cost?

              The average train ticket price from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is US$83. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

            2. How long is the train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg?

              A train trip between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg is around 5h 51m, although the fastest train will take about 5h 2m. This is the time it takes to travel the 410 km that separates the two cities.

            3. How many daily train are there between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg?

              The number of trains from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

            4. Which train companies travel from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg?

              When taking the train from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn.

            5. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg?

              Trains travelling between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg leave from Südbahnhof or Frankfurt Airport and arrive at Hbf, P+R Süd, Salzburg Aiglhof.

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            Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

            Best price found
            31/10
            US$84
            01/11
            US$79
            Today
            US$83
            03/11
            US$67
            04/11
            US$55
            05/11
            US$65
            06/11
            US$72
            07/11
            US$83
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$55

            To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg as early as possible.

            You can expect to pay from US$55 to US$215 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$55, which is on 2025-11-04.

            Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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            No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Salzburg, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

            By choosing the train between Frankfurt am Main and Salzburg, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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            Did you know?

            The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

            Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

            The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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