Explore Oberhausen to Salzburg by train

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

Train cost for travel between Oberhausen and Salzburg

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £85.55, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Oberhausen to Salzburg departure timetable

On this route, 4 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Oberhausen at 07:17 and the last leaving at 08:10 during the week.

For weekend travel to Salzburg, the earliest departure is at 07:11 and the last one is at 21:30. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 4 minutes.

Oberhausen to Salzburg train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 604 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 7 hours and 49 minutes.

How far in advance Oberhausen and Salzburg tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Oberhausen and Salzburg are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your Oberhausen to Salzburg travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Salzburg.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Oberhausen to Salzburg?

The total distance from Oberhausen to Salzburg is 604 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Oberhausen to Salzburg cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is £85.55. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Oberhausen to Salzburg?

Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Oberhausen to Salzburg by train?

The fastest journey is 7 hours and 49 minutes.