The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Trieste
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
6 h 23 m
Average duration
11 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Trieste is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Trieste will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 4 trains that leave Salzburg for Trieste on Wed, Nov 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 11 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 23 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 13 h 55 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 and bus for Salzburg to Trieste
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Trieste among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 246 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€51 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Trieste train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:16 AM Salzburg | 11h00 | 3:16 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:12 AM Salzburg | 6h23 | 2:35 PM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:16 PM Salzburg | 13h55 | 5:11 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:12 PM Salzburg | 12h59 | 5:11 AM Trieste | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Trieste
Distance 246 km |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug from Salzburg to Trieste trainsÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Salzburg and Trieste from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Trieste

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg to Trieste
- 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. Access is available from Piazza della Libertà.
- Buffet da Pepi
- Trattoria Nerodiseppia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste
- Hotel Continentale
- NH Trieste
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Italy, Slovenia, and Austria
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 2
- Taxi services available
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