Cheb to Salzburg by train

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Overview: trains from Cheb to Salzburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cheb 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 04:32 View journey
Last train 20:31 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 5hr 6m View journey
Distance (km) 256
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey US$271.00 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 8m
Train operators 29

Explore Cheb to Salzburg by train

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

Cost of train tickets between Cheb and Salzburg

The cheapest train tickets from Cheb to Salzburg start at US$271.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Cheb to Salzburg is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 6 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Cheb to Salzburg departure timetable

On this route, 11 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Cheb at 04:32 and the last leaving at 20:25 during the week.

For weekend travel to Salzburg, the earliest departure is at 06:29 and the last one is at 20:31. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 17 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Cheb to Salzburg?

This journey covers a total of 256 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 5 hours and 6 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Cheb to Salzburg?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 6 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Salzburg

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Salzburg.

FAQs about the train journey from Cheb to Salzburg

Want to know more about your journey from Cheb to Salzburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Cheb to Salzburg covers 256 kilometres.

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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.