St. Gallen to Salzburg Trains

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Duration	5h 29m
Distance	369.4 km
Average price	130€
Frequency	6/day

Trip overview

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St. Gallen

Salzburg

The average train between St. Gallen and Salzburg takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from St. Gallen to Salzburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train via Munich

St. Gallen(Ch)
Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10
Salzburg

5h 6m

89€ - 193€

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St. Gallen to Salzburg train times

Trains run every four hours between St. Gallen and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 08:06 in the morning, and the last departure from St. Gallen is at 20:06 which arrives into Salzburg at 01:45. All services require a transfer at MUENCHEN HBF GL.27-36 and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, February 26, 2021

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Transdev

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Transdev

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Railjet

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Transdev

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Transdev

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Transdev

Departing Saturday, February 27, 2021

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Transdev

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Transdev

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Railjet

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Transdev

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St. Gallen to Salzburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Salzburg?

There is widespread community transmission globally.
Some travel restrictions are being lifted in Austria. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Austria.

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Is there a direct train between St. Gallen and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from St. Gallen to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen(Ch) and arriving at Salzburg Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

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How far is it from St. Gallen to Salzburg?

The distance between St. Gallen and Salzburg is 279 km. The road distance is 369.4 km.

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Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Salzburg train from?

St. Gallen to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from St. Gallen(Ch) station.

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Where does the St. Gallen to Salzburg train arrive?

St. Gallen to Salzburg train services, operated by Transdev, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

There are 536+ hotels available in Salzburg. Prices start at 75€ per night.

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What companies run services between St. Gallen and Salzburg?

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Salzburg via Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36 and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 5h 6m.

Train operators

Austrian Railways (ÖBB)

Ave. Duration

4h 22m

Frequency

Every 4 hours

Estimated price

65€ - 90€

Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.