Salzburg to Oberhausen by train

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Overview: trains from Salzburg to Oberhausen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salzburg to Oberhausen, 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 12:00 View journey
Last train 21:23 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 7hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 604
Trains / day 1 View all
Cheapest journey €216.38 View journey
Avg journey time 9hr 32m
Train operators 3

Travelling from Salzburg to Oberhausen by train

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

The fastest trains from Salzburg to Oberhausen take around 7 hours and 46 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 604 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Salzburg is scheduled to depart at around  12:00. The last departure is usually at around 21:23 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Salzburg at around 12:00, with the last train leaving at around 21:23. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 1 train per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 hours and 23 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €216.38.

We think any time is a great time to visit Oberhausen, 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 Oberhausen.

Is there a direct train from Salzburg to Oberhausen?

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

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

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Salzburg to Oberhausen train travel takes about 7 hours and 46 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Salzburg to Oberhausen train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Oberhausen leaving Salzburg at around 12:00 and the last train leaving at around 21:23 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Salzburg at around 12:00, with the final departure at 21:23.

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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.