Salzburg to Murnau by train

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Overview: trains from Salzburg to Murnau

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salzburg to Murnau, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:51 View journey
Last train 23:08 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 53m View journey
Distance (km) 139
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey AU$60.59 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 57m
Train operators 29

Salzburg to Murnau train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Salzburg to Murnau by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Salzburg to Murnau take around 2 hours and 53 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 139 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Salzburg is scheduled to depart at around  00:51. The last departure is usually at around 23:00. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 45 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 22 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$60.59.

We think any time is a great time to visit Murnau, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Murnau.

Is there a direct train from Salzburg to Murnau?

The journey between Salzburg and Murnau usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Salzburg to Murnau every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Salzburg to Murnau?

The Salzburg to Murnau train travel takes about 2 hours and 53 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Salzburg to Murnau train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Murnau leaving Salzburg at around 00:51 and the last train leaving at around 23:00. This is the same at the weekend.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.