The cheapest and fastest trains from Zagreb to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
6 h 58 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zagreb to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zagreb to Salzburg will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $53.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zagreb for Salzburg every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
D 210+
EC 110
EN 414
D 210+
EC 110
EN 414Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Zagreb to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zagreb to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 6h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 314 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$72 Average Price | $43 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zagreb to Salzburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D 210+ EC 110 | 11:50 am Zagreb Main Station | 6h58 | 6:48 pm Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
EN 414 | 6:38 pm Zagreb Main Station | 7h07 | 1:45 am Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zagreb to Salzburg
Distance 314 km |
Average train duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) from Zagreb to Salzburg trainsÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) trains will get you between Zagreb and Salzburg from $26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
EuroNight
Croatian Railways (HŽPP)
FAQs: Zagreb to Salzburg train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zagreb Main Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salzburg Hbf, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zagreb and Salzburg
- 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Trg kralja Tomislava.
- Zinfandel's Restaurant
- Le Bistro Esplanade
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HRK 3
- Esplanade Zagreb Hotel
- Hotel Central
- Palace Hotel Zagreb
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, and domestic destinations
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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