Munich to Salzburg: travel options
Approximate road distance: 145 km • Journey details for the options listed below.
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Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) / ÖBB Regional | About 2h 2m |
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Fare source checked: 14 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) / ÖBB Regional |
Dep: München Hbf
Arr: Salzburg Hbf
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The reviewed BRB regional departure from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf takes about two hours; the 20 October 2026 example is 18:44–20:46. München Ost is a different boarding point. Bayern-Ticket weekday validity starts at 09:00 and applies to eligible regional services, with different weekend and holiday rules. Check the date, luggage and ticket conditions; a long-distance Railjet ticket is a separate product. |
Choosing your journey
A direct regional train is practical for a group or day return. Compare a Bayern-Ticket with tickets for your exact departure before choosing.
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When the regional ticket helps
Allow roughly 1½ to 2 hours from München Hbf to Salzburg Hbf, then time for local travel. A Bayern-Ticket bought online or at a machine costs €34 for one adult, with €10 for each additional paying traveller up to five. For two adults that is €44 for the group, not each. It can be useful for a return on the same day.
Read the train type
On ordinary weekdays validity starts at 09:00; weekends and specified holidays have earlier validity. Use eligible regional trains to Salzburg Hbf. A long-distance Railjet or EuroCity is not covered simply because it follows the same route. A solo one-way traveller should compare a through fare too.
Arrive with time for the city
Walk or use local transport from Salzburg Hbf. Overnight guests should ask their host for the Guest Mobility Ticket before buying another local ticket. Keep the first afternoon for the river and centre; the fortress deserves a separate visit.
Timetables and booking
