Trains tickets from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

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TodayAug 24
from $89
TomorrowAug 25
from $58
TueAug 26
from $71
WedAug 27
from $71
ThuAug 28
from $84
FriAug 29
from $53
SatAug 30
from $89
SunAug 31

Next departures to Frankfurt am Main

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: P+R Süd
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Südbahnhof
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + S-Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 25 at
    Departure city: Salzburg
    Departure location: Salzburg Train Station
    Arrival time: August 25 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Süd
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main.

Bus
Average Price$31 - $91Average Duration9h 40m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$22 - $225Average Duration6h 8m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average Price$33 - $47Average Duration5h 30m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 5 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 30mAverage Duration
$33Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$71
Average train trip duration6h 8m
Number of daily trains13
Earliest train departure6:12am
Distance254 miles (409 km)
Latest train departure11:08pm

Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main Train

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

Best price found
08/22
$136
08/23
$154
Today
$154
08/25
$68
08/26
$68
08/27
$67
08/28
$80
08/29
$85
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $67

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

You can expect to pay from $67 to $290 for a train ticket from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $67 which is on 2025-08-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Frankfurt am Main you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Salzburg and Frankfurt am Main, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Salzburg to Frankfurt am Main while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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Train from Frankfurt am Main to Salzburg

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