Malmo to Salzburg by train

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Overview: trains from Malmo to Salzburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Malmo 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 00:33 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 14hr 13m View journey
Distance (km) 868
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey US$169.00 View journey
Avg journey time 18hr 37m
Train operators 18

Travelling from Malmo to Salzburg by train

Considering a train trip from Malmo to Salzburg? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Malmo and Salzburg: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$169.00, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Malmo to Salzburg train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Malmo to Salzburg is at 00:33 and the last is at 23:35. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:33 and the last one is at 23:13. You can expect 24 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 38 minutes.

How long does the train from Malmo to Salzburg take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 14 hours and 13 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 868 kilometres.

Booking Malmo to Salzburg trains in advance

Booking your Malmo to Salzburg tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Malmo and Salzburg by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making your Malmo to Salzburg travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Salzburg.

FAQs about the train journey from Malmo to Salzburg

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

The train journey from Malmo to Salzburg covers 868 kilometres in total.

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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.