Explore Donauwörth to Salzburg by train

Thinking about travelling from Donauwörth to Salzburg by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Donauwörth to Salzburg

Getting from Donauwörth to Salzburg by rail typically costs AU$67.89, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Donauwörth to Salzburg departure frequency and train timetable

With 32 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 24 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 02:05 and the last one is at 23:38. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 02:03, with the last one at 23:28.

Average train travel time and distance from Donauwörth to Salzburg

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 37 minutes, spanning 196 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Donauwörth and Salzburg?

Tickets along this route go on sale 9 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Salzburg

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Salzburg.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Donauwörth to Salzburg?

The total distance from Donauwörth to Salzburg is 196 kilometres.

How much does the train from Donauwörth to Salzburg cost?

The minimum fare on this route is AU$67.89. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Donauwörth to Salzburg by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 9 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Donauwörth to Salzburg?

The fastest journey on this route takes 2 hours and 37 minutes.