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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zagreb to Salzburg
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€29
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€174
Fastest journey on Sep 18
6 h 42 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
7 h 17 m
Trains on Sep 18
28
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zagreb to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Salzburg will cost around €174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 28 trains from Zagreb to Salzburg, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 7 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 42 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 7 h 40 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.
1472 · D 310+
RJ 6582:13 PM7h40Zagreb Main Station9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€291One-way2 transfers
EC 78+IR 514+
REX 37:06 AM8h43Zagreb Main Station3:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€381One-way2 transfers
EN 4147:39 PM7h06Zagreb Main Station2:45 AMSalzburg Hbf€651One-way0 transfers- 318+
ICE 1185:11 AM6h42Zagreb Main Station11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf€761One-way1 transfer 
R 432+D 314+RJ 11210:34 AM7h19Zagreb Main Station5:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€761One-way2 transfers
- 318+ICE 1185:11 AM6h42Zagreb Main Station11:53 AMSalzburg Hbf€761One-way1 transfer
- EN 4147:39 PM7h06Zagreb Main Station2:45 AMSalzburg Hbf€651One-way0 transfers
- R 432+D 314+RJ 11210:34 AM7h19Zagreb Main Station5:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€761One-way2 transfers
- EC 214 · EC 1148:16 AM7h37Zagreb Main Station3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€831One-way1 transfer
- 1472 · D 310+RJ 6582:13 PM7h40Zagreb Main Station9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€291One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zagreb to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, while a flight costs an average of €382.
Distance: 314 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €382 Average price | €129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zagreb to Salzburg:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average €36.
A train is €348 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zagreb to Salzburg costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Live departures
Zagreb to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Zagreb to Salzburg trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 · +IR 512+REX 3 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h49 | 5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
· +RJX 135+ IC 790 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h53 | 6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| · +RJX 53+IC 792 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h53 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| · +RJX 53+IC 792 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h53 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| · +IR 512+REX 3 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h49 | 5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| · +RJX 53+IC 792 | 7:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h53 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| EC 78+IR 514+REX 3 | 7:06 AM Zagreb Main Station | 8h43 | 3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EC 214 · EC 114 | 8:16 AM Zagreb Main Station | 7h37 | 3:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| R 432+D 314+RJ 112 | 10:34 AM Zagreb Main Station | 7h19 | 5:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 210 · D 310+RJ 658 | 12:50 PM Zagreb Main Station | 9h03 | 9:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| EN 414 | 7:39 PM Zagreb Main Station | 7h06 | 2:45 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EN 40414 · EN 414 | 7:39 PM Zagreb Main Station | 7h06 | 2:45 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| · +ICE 116 | 12:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 12:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 12:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 12:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 13h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 1:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h23 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 1:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h23 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 1:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h23 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 1:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h23 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 1:30 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 12h23 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 2:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 11h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 3:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 3:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 3:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 3:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 10h53 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 318+ICE 118 | 5:11 AM Zagreb Main Station | 6h42 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| · +RJX 133+IC 794 | 5:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h28 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| · +RJX 133+IC 794 | 5:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 9h28 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| · +ICE 116 | 5:25 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h28 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| · +RJX 133+IC 794 | 6:00 AM Zagreb, Bus Station | 8h53 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Zagreb to Salzburg
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Trains from Zagreb to Salzburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 314 km distance in 6h 42m.
Distance 314 km |
Average train duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 42m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) from Zagreb to Salzburg trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP) trains will get you between Zagreb and Salzburg from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
EuroNight
ÖBB | Regionalzug
HŽ Putnički prijevoz (HŽPP)
FAQs: Trains from Zagreb to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zagreb to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zagreb to Salzburg
Most Zagreb to Salzburg trains use the Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt. Use this guide to compare Zagreb and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zagreb station do trains to Salzburg leave from?
Getting to Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor from Zagreb city centre
Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor is 1 km from Zagreb city centre. Public transport options include:
Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor train station facilities and services
Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Zinfandel's Restaurant, Le Bistro Esplanade
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, Hotel Central, Palace Hotel Zagreb.
Which Salzburg station do trains from Zagreb arrive at?
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt train station facilities and services
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
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