Salzburg to Munich High-Speed Train Tickets

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Salzburg

147 km in just 1 h 30 min by train

Munich

ROUTE DETAILS

Departure station:
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
Südtiroler Pl. 7, 5020, Salzburg, Austria

Arrival station:
Munich Hauptbahnhof
Bayerstraße 10A, 80335, Munich, Germany

Train Information & Route Details

Train brand name	Train type	Travel time	Price from	Departures
Railjet	High-speed train	1 h 42 min	57$	2
EuroCity	Express train	1 h 42 min	57$	4
InterCity	Intercity train	1 h 44 min	57$	3
Railjet Xpress	High-speed train	1 h 28 min	57$	6

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Train name	Travel time	Price from	Departures
Railjet	1 h 42 min	61$	1
EuroCity	1 h 42 min	57$	5
InterCity	1 h 44 min	57$	2
Railjet Xpress	1 h 28 min	57$	7

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Salzburg to Munich high-speed train run by OBB: Austrian Federal Railway is surely one of the most comfortable and scenic ways to travel between this two beautiful cities. Whether you choose Railjet high-speed train, EuroCity express train, comfortable Nightjet train or Intercity train, you’ll be taken from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof right to Munich Hauptbahnhof in about 2 hours. High-speed Railjet train covers the distance of 147 km (91 mi) in 1 hour 30 minutes while others arrive in Munich only 10 minutes later.

All trains feature free WiFi, WCs, onboard entertainment, food, and drinks as well as lovely views in your window. As an additional advantage, the ticket prices are almost the same for each type of train, though you should remember that ticket cost depends on several factors such as seat class you choose. With 15 daily departures, you won’t miss any. The earliest departure is at 05:43 am and the latest one is at 21:00 pm. Just check Salzburg to Munich trains timetable using our services to book the best tickets.

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FAQ: Salzburg-Munich by Train

How do I get from Salzburg to Munich by train?

You can get to lovely Munich by taking one of 4 OBB trains which are Railjet high-speed train, EuroCity express train, comfort Nightjet, and InterCity train. Railjet is the fastest among them with a travel time of 1 hour 30 minutes, so if you need to get to the city faster this is your option.

How far is it from Salzburg to Munich by rail?

Munich is located not far from the bordering Austrian city of Salzburg. 147 km (91 mi) divide the two cities but it is not an obstacle for OBB trains as they can reach the speed of 230 kph (142 mph). Which makes the travel between Munich and Salzburg only about 1 hour 30 minutes.

How long does it take from SalZburg to Munich by train?

As was mentioned before, OBB trains are modern and quite up-to-date so they travel at a maximum speed of 230 kph (142 mph). The longest travel time between these two cities is 1 hour 49 minutes.

Salzburg to Munich Train Timetable

Minimal train tickets costs:

62$

Earliest departure:

05:43

Shortest travel time:

1 h 30 min

Number of departures daily:

Latest departure:

21:00

Longest travel time:

1 h 49 min

Salzburg - Munich Rail Route Map

The Salzburg to Munich trains depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Munich Hauptbahnhof. Taking the train from Salzburg to Munich is the best option since trains depart every morning at 5:43 a.m., and it takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach Munich. Additionally, weekend trains run as frequently as weekday trains.

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