The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Garda
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€35
Fastest journey
7 h 18 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Garda will cost around €35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 1 trains that leave Salzburg for Garda on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 304 km distance in an average of 7 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 18 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 7 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €150.
Distance: 304 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€63 Average price | €324 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest |
6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 4m Average total duration 13h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salzburg to Garda train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Garda trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:56 AM Salzburg | 7h18 | 6:14 PM Garda | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:02 PM Salzburg | 9h04 | 5:06 AM Garda | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Garda
Trains from Salzburg to Garda run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €33 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:30, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 6h 51m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 51m |
First train 07:30 |
Last train 22:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Garda trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Garda from €33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg to Garda
- 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
- 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.
- 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 long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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