City connection

Munich to Salzburg by train

Hauptbahnhof Süd → Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

Fastest

1 h 45 min

Typical

2 h 3 min

Direct trains

Yes

Fewest changes

0

Operators

WESTbahn Management GmbH, Meridian, Bus München, Deutsche Bahn AG

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Munich to Salzburg take?

The fastest connection takes about 1 h 45 min; a typical journey takes around 2 h 3 min.

Is there a direct train from Munich to Salzburg?

Yes — direct trains run on this route (Hauptbahnhof Süd → Salzburg Hauptbahnhof).

Which operators run trains from Munich to Salzburg?

WESTbahn Management GmbH, Meridian, Bus München, Deutsche Bahn AG.

Legendary routes through Munich or Salzburg

• ICE Sprinter Berlin → Munich
• WESTbahn Vienna → Salzburg

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