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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Berchtesgaden to Salzburg. The train trip from Berchtesgaden to Salzburg is usually about one hour and 18 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as one hour and 8 minutes.
Distance | 13 mi (20 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 8m |
Lowest price | $14.14 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Berchtesgaden to Salzburg?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Berchtesgaden to Salzburg. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 1h 19m | $14.14 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Berchtesgaden to Salzburg start from $14, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Salzburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Berchtesgaden leaves from Train Station . And in Salzburg trains arrive at Salzburg Liefering .
From Berchtesgaden to Salzburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 19 minutes. If you are looking to get to Salzburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 8 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Berchtesgaden to Salzburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Berchtesgaden at 6:00am and arrives in Salzburg about an hour later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Salzburg to Berchtesgaden.
City Information
Salzburg
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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.
Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.
Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it’s known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.
Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most bus routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometers from the city center.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Berchtesgaden?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Berchtesgaden.
All train stations in Berchtesgaden:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Salzburg?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Salzburg Liefering
Salzburg has one train station.
All train stations in Salzburg:
Salzburg Liefering
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