--- title: "Salzburg train stations | EveryRail" description: "Salzburg Hbf is the default for long-distance trains; bus 2 links the airport and Hbf in about 23 minutes, while smaller stops suit specific addresses." image: "https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-media/entity-featured/city-salzburg.webp" --- [Home]()[Austria]()Salzburg [Home]()[Austria]()Salzburg **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About train stations in Salzburg]() - [Where to book]() - [Train stations in Salzburg]() - [Train routes to and from Salzburg]() - [Find places to stay in Salzburg]() - [Frequently asked questions]() [Book now]() Last reviewed September 2026 # Train stations in Salzburg Salzburg Hbf is the default for long-distance trains; bus 2 links the airport and Hbf in about 23 minutes, while smaller stops suit specific addresses. ![View of Salzburg, Austria]() Stations 10 Primary station [Salzburg Hbf]() Passenger operators 4 Routes covered 5 Use Salzburg Hbf for almost every rail trip; choose a smaller stop only when your hotel, the airport area or a specific venue makes it useful. ## Salzburg Hbf is the default station Book Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, usually shown as Salzburg Hbf, for long-distance arrivals, departures and changes. ÖBB, [Westbahn](), Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn and the Salzburger Lokalbahn all use this hub. If a journey result shows another Salzburg name, it may be a local stop. Check the full station name before paying. The station has lifts and escalators, ticket machines, and staffed ÖBB and Westbahn sales points. With luggage, take the lift rather than struggling along the platform route. Read the live departure board before going up, and match the train number as well as the destination. Platforms can change. ## Smaller Salzburg stops only suit specific addresses Pick Salzburg Taxham Europark when the Europark shopping centre or Red Bull Arena is your real destination. For Red Bull Arena, use the S3 stop at Taxham Europark. It is not at the airport terminal, so a shorter-looking line on the map is not a good reason to choose it. Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt, Salzburg Aiglhof and Salzburg Süd can shorten the last leg for some addresses. Mülln-Altstadt is particularly easy to misread: the name alone does not tell you whether it is closer to your old-town hotel than Hbf. Map the final walk or local connection before selecting any of these stops. For an ordinary central stay, stick with Salzburg Hbf. Check the current journey planner for the exact stop and service on your travel date because engineering work can alter local routes. ## Salzburg Lokalbahnhof is part of the Hbf complex Salzburg Lokalbahnhof is the basement station at Südtiroler Platz, inside the main-station complex. It is not a separate transfer across Salzburg. The Salzburger Lokalbahn normally uses it for S1 and S11 services, so follow the signs downstairs and allow extra time with luggage. One temporary exception matters. From 13 June to 13 September 2026, the line between Salzburg Hbf and Bürmoos is closed, with replacement buses on the affected section. During the closure, follow the replacement-bus instructions instead of assuming the usual underground rail connection is running. ## The old-town transfer depends on luggage and address Allow about 20 minutes on foot from Hbf to the centre. A roughly 20-minute walk can work well with a light bag and a nearby address. The far side of the old town takes longer, as does the uphill approach to Fortress Hohensalzburg, so map the hotel entrance rather than planning around the headline time. With luggage, poor weather or little time, take a trolleybus. Lines 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 link Hbf with the old town in about 10 minutes. Check the live stop display and the final walk before boarding. A taxi is the sensible fallback late at night, with children or with heavy bags. Use the signed rank at Hbf and confirm the likely fare before leaving. ## Salzburg Airport connects to Hbf by bus Bus 2 is the clearest public-transport link between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg Hbf. The journey takes about 23 minutes, with buses every 15 or 20 minutes each day and a 20-minute interval on Sundays and public holidays. Leave a margin when a flight or fixed train depends on it because traffic and disruption can still affect the trip. Taxham Europark is not a useful shortcut unless the stop genuinely helps your final address. For a long-distance connection, take bus 2 to Hbf, where the main choices are concentrated. Check the airport's current timetable before travel. There are taxi ranks at both the airport terminal and Hbf. The transfer takes about 15 to 20 minutes by taxi, but ask for the live journey estimate and fare if a tight connection makes one necessary. ## Long-distance choices depend on the operator and corridor Look at the actual train, not only the city pair. On Westbahn's direct trains, allow about 2 hours 30 minutes from Vienna, 1 hour 12 minutes from Linz, 1 hour 55 minutes from Innsbruck and 1 hour 32 minutes from [Munich to Salzburg](). These figures are useful for orientation, but they do not describe every departure. ÖBB Railjet services cover Austrian and international corridors. Westbahn also runs direct trains through Salzburg towards Vienna, Linz, Innsbruck and Munich. Deutsche Bahn and Bayerische Regiobahn services appear at Salzburg Hbf too, with BRB's RE5 linking Munich and Salzburg. Before booking, check the operator, departure station, changes and total time for your date. Westbahn's 2026 timetable changes can lengthen journeys from Salzburg towards Munich, Tyrol and Vorarlberg. Check your exact train for the travel date, and leave more margin when a fixed onward connection matters. ## Ticket and pass rules follow the train operator Buy from the operating company when changes, refunds or disruption support matter. An ÖBB or Deutsche Bahn ticket is not valid on a Westbahn train. A similar departure time does not make the tickets interchangeable, so check the operator shown on the service before paying. On an ÖBB Railjet connection, an optional seat reservation starts at €3. Nightjet is different: its tickets include the chosen seat, couchette or sleeper reservation, while Interrail or Eurail pass holders still need a reservation in their chosen Nightjet category. Book early if getting a bed matters. Westbahn includes a free Standard Class seat reservation with online tickets booked at least three hours before departure, subject to availability. Interrail or Eurail passes valid in Austria and Germany are accepted in Westbahn Standard Class. Check the class and train before boarding because operator rules do not transfer from one service to another. For local travel, a full-fare 24-hour core-zone ticket costs €5.20 from a machine, app or online, or €6.40 from a bus driver. It gives unlimited public transport in the Salzburg core zone for 24 hours from first use. Compare that with the rides you need, and make sure any paper ticket is valid before boarding. ## Station facilities are most useful before the platform Do the practical jobs in the Hbf concourse before heading to the train. Salzburg Hbf has multifunctional lockers, free station WiFi under the name OEBB-station, food outlets, ticket machines and staffed sales points. Leave time to store bags or buy food before a short connection. Salzburg Hbf also has an ÖBB Lounge, but access depends on the ticket or eligible pass. Not every first-class or sleeper product qualifies. Check the current rules and opening hours before planning to wait there. After stopping for food or lockers, read the live board again. A platform change can quickly use up the time left in a tight connection. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Passenger train operators - [Deutsche Bahn]() Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany's national railway, running ICE, IC and regional trains with Flexpreis, Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis fares. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [ÖBB]() ÖBB is Austria's national railway, with Railjet high-speed and Nightjet sleeper services plus regional trains across Austria and neighbouring countries. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [Trenitalia]() Trenitalia runs Italy's Frecce high-speed, Intercity and regional trains; Super Economy fares are cheapest but allow no changes or refunds. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [Westbahn]() WESTbahn is a private Austrian operator linking Vienna and Salzburg in about 2.5 hours. WESTspar fares are non-refundable and tied to a train and date. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Train stations in Salzburg [![Map showing the location of Salzburg Hbf]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Trenitalia]()![ÖBB]()![Deutsche Bahn]()Main stationSalzburg Hbf0.8 km from the city centreSalzburg Hbf is the main railway station in Salzburg, served by Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Trenitalia, and Westbahn.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Aiglhof]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()![Deutsche Bahn]()Salzburg Aiglhof2.1 km from the city centreSalzburg Aiglhof is a railway station in Salzburg, served by Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 1.5 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Gnigl]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()Salzburg Gnigl0.9 km from the city centreSalzburg Gnigl is a railway station in Salzburg, served by ÖBB. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 1.5 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Kasern Bahnhst]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()Salzburg Kasern Bahnhst3.4 km from the city centreSalzburg Kasern Bahnhst is a railway station in Salzburg, served by ÖBB. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 3.2 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke Bahnhof]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()Salzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke Bahnhof2.3 km from the city centreSalzburg Maria Plain-Plainbrücke Bahnhof is a railway station in Salzburg, served by ÖBB. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 1.6 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()![Deutsche Bahn]()Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt1.6 km from the city centreSalzburg Mülln-Altstadt is a railway station in Salzburg, served by Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 1 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Parsch Bahnhof]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()Salzburg Parsch Bahnhof1.8 km from the city centreSalzburg Parsch Bahnhof is a railway station in Salzburg, served by ÖBB. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 2.5 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Sam]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()Salzburg Sam1.3 km from the city centreSalzburg Sam is a railway station in Salzburg, served by ÖBB. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 1.5 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Süd Bahnhof]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Westbahn]()![ÖBB]()Salzburg Süd Bahnhof4.7 km from the city centreSalzburg Süd Bahnhof is a railway station in Salzburg, served by ÖBB and Westbahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 5.3 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Salzburg Taxham Europark]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![ÖBB]()![Deutsche Bahn]()Salzburg Taxham Europark3.4 km from the city centreSalzburg Taxham Europark is a railway station in Salzburg, served by Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB. The main station for long-distance trains is Salzburg Hbf, 2.7 km away.]() ## Train routes to and from Salzburg [![Hohensalzburg Fortress above Salzburg at sunset]()Barcelona to Salzburg by trainBarcelona to Salzburg has no direct train; the fastest journeys take around 16 hours and require at least two changes.]()[![Hohensalzburg Fortress above Salzburg at sunset]()Munich to Salzburg by trainDirect trains from Munich to Salzburg take around 1 hour 28 minutes to 1 hour 47 minutes, and the RE5 accepts Bayern-Tickets from €34.]()[![Hallstatt lakeside church and boats beneath forested cliffs]()Salzburg to Hallstatt by trainSalzburg to Hallstatt takes about 2 hours 15 minutes by train with a change at Attnang-Puchheim, then a 10-minute cash-only ferry to the village.]()[![Belvedere Palace and gardens in Vienna]()Salzburg to Vienna by trainDirect Salzburg to Vienna trains run about every 30 minutes and take around 2.5 hours, with fares from around €20. ÖBB uses Wien Hbf; WESTbahn uses Westbahnhof.]()[![Hohensalzburg Fortress above Salzburg at sunset]()Vienna to Salzburg by trainDirect Vienna to Salzburg trains take around 2.5 hours. ÖBB mainly uses Wien Hbf; WESTbahn normally leaves from Wien Westbahnhof; both arrive at Salzburg Hbf.]() ## Find places to stay in Salzburg [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Salzburg**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Do overnight guests receive free public transport in Salzburg? Yes. Overnight guests in Salzburg province receive a free Guest Mobility Ticket from their accommodation at check-in or pre-check-in. It covers public transport across the province. The final valid day runs to 23:59, and an ongoing journey may continue to its scheduled destination. ### How early should I request mobility assistance at Salzburg Hbf? Request ÖBB assistance at least 12 hours before a domestic departure, or by 18:00 the previous day if it leaves before 09:00. International journeys need 24 hours. A three-hour deadline applies only between Salzburg Hbf and another station on ÖBB’s named-hub list. ### Are the waiting room and toilets at Salzburg Hbf open overnight? ÖBB lists the waiting room, toilets and accessible toilet at Salzburg Hbf as open 24 hours a day. Shop, ticket-office and lounge hours are shorter, so do not rely on those services during an overnight wait without checking first. ### Do children travel free on Salzburg public transport? Children up to age 5 travel free when accompanied by a paying passenger. Children aged 6 to 14 pay Salzburg Verkehr’s minimum fare. Bring a document showing the child’s date of birth, as staff may ask for proof of eligibility. ### Can I take a bicycle on Salzburg city buses? Bicycles are allowed free on Salzburg's low-floor city buses from 09:00 on weekdays and all day at weekends and on public holidays. 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