The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Rome
Cheapest price
€54
Average price
€75
Fastest journey
12 h 3 m
Average duration
14 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
658 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Rome will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
Of the 2 trains that leave Salzburg for Rome on Tue, Nov 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 18 the direct trains cover the 658 km distance in an average of 14 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 3 m .
On Tue, Nov 18 the slowest trains will take 16 h 49 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 train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, and a flight costs an average of €126.
Distance: 658 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€88 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price | €575 Average price |
11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Salzburg to Rome train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Rome trains for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:16 PM Salzburg | 16h49 | 9:05 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:02 PM Salzburg | 13h03 | 9:05 AM Rome | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Rome
Trains from Salzburg to Rome run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 658 km distance in 12h 3m.
Distance 658 km |
Average train duration 11h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 12h 3m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 22:02 |
Train companies: ÖBB Nightjet, Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Railjet, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Salzburg to Rome trainsÖBB Nightjet, Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Railjet, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Salzburg and Rome from €45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB Nightjet
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Frecciarossa
Italo
Intercity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Rome by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Salzburg, you have various train station options to start your route from including Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg, Hauptbahnhof (Südtiroler Platz) and Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt. When arriving in Rome, you can end your route in train stations like Rome Termini, Rome Tiburtina and Rome Trastevere.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Rome Termini, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg to Rome
- 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
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
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