--- title: "Trains from Salzburg to Munich | EveryRail" description: "Direct trains from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf take about 1h30 to 2h. Express trains are quickest; the RE 5 accepts the Bayern-Ticket, from €34." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/salzburg-to-munich/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Austria]()Salzburg to Munich by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Austria]()Salzburg to Munich by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Salzburg to Munich by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Munich]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated October 2026 # Salzburg to Munich by train Direct trains from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf take about 1h30 to 2h. Express trains are quickest; the RE 5 accepts the Bayern-Ticket, from €34. ![View of Munich, Germany]() Origin [Salzburg]() Destination [Munich]() Countries [Austria](), [Germany]() [Salzburg]() to [Munich]() takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours by direct train, with no change needed. The faster trains are railjet services run by ÖBB and EuroCity or ICE services run by [Deutsche Bahn](), and [Westbahn]() also runs a few departures a day. The slower option is the hourly RE 5 regional train run by Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB), which takes just under 2 hours and accepts the Bayern-Ticket. All of them leave Salzburg Hbf for München Hbf, so check your travel day for exact times. ## Direct trains from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf Every train on this journey is direct. You board at Salzburg Hbf, the city's main station, and get off at München Hbf, the main station in Munich. There is no check-in at either end, so you walk to the platform and board. Three kinds of train share the line through Freilassing, Traunstein and Rosenheim. The express trains, railjet and EuroCity, are the quickest, at about 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Westbahn's double-deck trains take about 1 hour 35 minutes. The BRB RE 5 calls at more stations and takes just under 2 hours. An express train and the RE 5 each leave about once an hour, from early morning until late evening. Westbahn adds a few departures a day, so it is an extra option rather than something to plan around. ## Which train to choose Take an express if you want the shortest journey or need to leave before 09:00 on a weekday. Take the RE 5 if you hold a Bayern-Ticket or a Deutschlandticket, or if the timing suits you better than the next express. Trains that start in [Vienna]() or Graz arrive in Salzburg already part full, so boarding in Salzburg is busier than boarding in Munich. On a summer weekend or a holiday, a seat reservation on an express is a sensible precaution. The RE 5 has no seat reservations at all, so you simply sit anywhere. ## Tickets and fares Express trains use point to point tickets from ÖBB or Deutsche Bahn. Advance fares are tied to one train and the cheapest ones sell out first, while a flexible ticket costs more and works on any train that day. The Bayern-Ticket costs €34 for one traveller in 2nd class, plus €10 for each extra person. It is valid on regional trains from Salzburg Hbf into Bavaria, so it works on the RE 5. It is not valid on railjet, EuroCity or ICE trains. On weekdays it is valid from 09:00, so an early RE 5 out of Salzburg is not covered. At weekends and on public holidays it is valid from midnight. The Deutschlandticket is also accepted on the BRB RE 5 between Salzburg and Munich, but not on express trains. You can buy a BRB ticket at the BRB machines in Salzburg Hbf. Westbahn sells its own tickets, separate from ÖBB and DB. A ticket for one operator does not cover the other's trains. ## Interrail and Eurail passes Your pass is valid on ÖBB and DB trains between Germany and Austria. On the RE 5, board and show your pass. On railjet and EuroCity trains a seat reservation is optional for pass holders and costs €3 in either class, plus a €2 booking fee if you reserve through Interrail. Keep the pass price, the reservation fee and any ticket you buy for another operator separate when you budget. Check with Westbahn before relying on a pass for its trains, because pass rules on Westbahn differ from ÖBB and DB. ## Border checks on the way to Germany Germany carries out checks at its land border with Austria, and has extended them several times. The government has asked to extend them to 15 March 2027. Trains from Austria can be stopped and checked by German police, and that can add some delay to your arrival in Munich. Carry a passport or national ID card for the whole journey, and do not plan a tight connection in Munich straight after arrival. ## Arriving in Munich All of these trains finish at München Hbf, which is the right stop for the city centre and for connections across Germany. Some trains, including Westbahn's, also call at München Ost, which suits you if you are staying on the east side of the city. Check the stops on your ticket before you get off. ## 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. ### Train service - [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]() - [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]() ## Find places to stay in Munich [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Munich**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does the train from Salzburg to Munich take? Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. Railjet and EuroCity trains take around 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes, and the RE 5 regional train takes just under 2 hours. ### Is there a direct train from Salzburg to Munich? Yes. Railjet, EuroCity, Westbahn and the RE 5 all run direct from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf with no change. ### Which station does the train from Salzburg to Munich use? You leave from Salzburg Hbf and arrive at München Hbf. Some trains, including Westbahn's, also stop at München Ost. ### How much is the train from Salzburg to Munich? Fares depend on the train and how early you book. A Bayern-Ticket costs €34 for one person and covers regional trains such as the RE 5, but not railjet or EuroCity. ### Do I need to reserve a seat from Salzburg to Munich? No. A reservation is optional on railjet and EuroCity trains, and not possible on the RE 5. Pass holders pay €3 for a railjet or EuroCity reservation. ### Are there border checks on the train from Salzburg to Munich? Germany carries out checks on its border with Austria, and they can delay trains. Carry a passport or ID card and leave some margin before any onward connection in Munich. ## More routes [![Munich's New Town Hall tower above the old town rooftops at dusk]()Amsterdam to Munich by trainAmsterdam Centraal to München Hbf takes about 7 hours by ICE: one direct morning train, others with one change, plus an overnight ÖBB Nightjet.]()[![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.]()[![Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunset]()Berlin to Munich by trainDirect Deutsche Bahn ICE trains connect Berlin and Munich in about 4 to 4.5 hours; the fastest ICE Sprinter services take just under 4 hours.]()[![Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunset]()Frankfurt to Munich by trainDirect ICE trains from Frankfurt to Munich take as little as 3 hours 15 minutes, with around 30 daily departures and advance fares from around €13.]()[![Hohensalzburg Fortress above Salzburg at sunset]()Hallstatt to Salzburg by trainHallstatt to Salzburg takes about 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours by ferry and ÖBB train, changing at Attnang-Puchheim. There is no direct train.]()[![Aerial view of Munich Marienplatz and church towers at sunset]()Malmo to Munich by trainMalmö to Munich takes around 12 to 15 hours via Copenhagen and Hamburg; Snälltåget runs a seasonal direct night train to München Ost.]()[![A yellow NS train at Amsterdam Centraal beneath the station's glass roof]()Munich to Amsterdam by trainAbout 7 hours by ICE from München Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal: one direct train daily, others with one change, plus an overnight ÖBB Nightjet.]()[![Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night]()Munich to Berlin by trainDirect ICE trains link Munich and Berlin in 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes, with around 26 daily departures and advance fares from about €20.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/salzburg-to-munich/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Salzburg to Munich | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Salzburg to Munich. 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