Venice to Salzburg by train

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Overview: trains from Venice to Salzburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Venice to Salzburg, 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 11:01 View journey
Last train 22:00 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 5hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 269
Trains / day 6 View all
Cheapest journey AU$43.07 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 2m
Train operators 4

Venice to Salzburg train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Venice to Salzburg take around 5 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 269 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Venice is scheduled to depart at around  11:01. The last departure is usually at around 22:00. This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 6 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$43.07.

We think any time is a great time to visit Salzburg, 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 Salzburg.

Is there a direct train from Venice to Salzburg?

Yes, there is a direct train from Venice to Salzburg.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

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

The Venice to Salzburg train travel takes about 5 hours and 5 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Venice to Salzburg train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Salzburg leaving Venice at around 11:01 and the last train leaving at around 22:00. 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.