The cheapest and fastest trains from Passau to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Passau to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Passau to Salzburg will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from Passau to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
R 50+
RJ 546
REX 50+
RJ 640
IC 495 · IC 544
ICE 21+
IC 548
REX 50+
ICE 21+
IC 495+
REX 50+
ICE 21+
IC 548
IC 495 · IC 544Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Passau to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Passau to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 91 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Passau to Salzburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 495+![]() | 7:24 AM Passau Hbf | 2h14 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 495+![]() | 7:24 AM Passau Hbf | 3h14 | 10:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 495 · IC 544 | 7:24 AM Passau Hbf | 2h25 | 9:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 495+![]() | 7:24 AM Passau Hbf | 2h44 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+![]() | 7:40 AM Passau Hbf | 2h28 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+![]() | 7:40 AM Passau Hbf | 3h28 | 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+ RJ 546 | 7:40 AM Passau Hbf | 3h09 | 10:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50+![]() | 7:40 AM Passau Hbf | 2h58 | 10:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
R 50 · R 51+![]() | 8:36 AM Passau Hbf | 3h32 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 50 · R 51+![]() | 8:36 AM Passau Hbf | 3h02 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
R 50 · R 51+![]() | 8:36 AM Passau Hbf | 2h32 | 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 21+![]() | 9:26 AM Passau Hbf | 3h12 | 12:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 21+![]() | 9:26 AM Passau Hbf | 2h12 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 21+![]() | 9:26 AM Passau Hbf | 2h42 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 21+ IC 548 | 9:26 AM Passau Hbf | 2h23 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+![]() | 9:48 AM Passau Hbf | 2h20 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+![]() | 9:48 AM Passau Hbf | 3h20 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+ RJ 640 | 9:48 AM Passau Hbf | 3h01 | 12:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 50+![]() | 9:48 AM Passau Hbf | 2h50 | 12:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Passau to Salzburg
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn from Passau to Salzburg trainsÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Passau and Salzburg from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Railjet
Westbahn
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Passau to Salzburg

When departing from Passau, you have various train station options to start your route from including Passau Hbf, Neustift (b Passau) and Passau. When arriving in Salzburg, you can end your journey in train stations like Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) and Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Passau Hbf, which is located around 0.2 miles (410 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salzburg Hbf, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Passau to Salzburg
- Monday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 13:30
- Ava Restaurant & Cocktailbar
- Gastronomie Innsteg
- Café Kowalski
- Lecorner
- IBB Hotel Passau
- Hotel Atrium
- Hotel Herdegen Garni
- Hotel König
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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