Göttingen to Salzburg train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from Göttingen to Salzburg take around 5 hours and 33 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 471 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Göttingen is scheduled to depart at around  01:12. The last departure is usually at around 23:14 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Göttingen at around 00:26, with the last train leaving at around 22:59. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 31 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 36 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £136.21.

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 Göttingen to Salzburg?

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

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

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

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

The Göttingen to Salzburg train travel takes about 5 hours and 33 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Göttingen to Salzburg train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Salzburg leaving Göttingen at around 01:12 and the last train leaving at around 23:14 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Göttingen at around 00:26, with the final departure at 22:59.