St. Margrethen to Salzburg train travel explained

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

The fastest trains from St. Margrethen to Salzburg take around 4 hours and 7 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 259 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving St. Margrethen is scheduled to depart at around  00:25. The last departure is usually at around 23:55. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 21 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 57 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$30.50.

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 St. Margrethen to Salzburg?

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

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

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from St. Margrethen to Salzburg?

The St. Margrethen to Salzburg train travel takes about 4 hours and 7 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the St. Margrethen to Salzburg train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Salzburg leaving St. Margrethen at around 00:25 and the last train leaving at around 23:55. This is the same at the weekend.