The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Bologna
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
7 h 12 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Bologna will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Bologna without transferring at least once.
RJX 660+
RJ 83
RJX 660 · RJ 83
RJX 660+
RJ 83
RJX 660 · RJ 83Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €126.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | 
|---|---|---|
€92 Average price  | €50 Average price Cheapest | €447 Average price  | 
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*  | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*  | 8h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*  | 
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions  | - CO2 emissions  | 
Direct Options  | Direct Options  | Direct Options  | 
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Bologna trains for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]()  | 8:02 PM Salzburg | 7h36   | 3:38 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
 RJX 660 · RJ 83 | On time 7:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h12   | 3:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
 RJX 660+ RJ 83 | On time 7:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h12   | 3:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day.  | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Bologna
Distance 242 miles (390 km)  | 
Average train duration 7h 11m  | 
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28)  | 
Trains per day 2  | 
Fastest train 7h 12m  | 
First train 01:46  | 
Last train 23:45  | 
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Bologna trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Bologna from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg to Bologna

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg to Bologna
- 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
 
- 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.
 
- 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 long-distance trains
 - Hall 2: regional and S-Bahn platforms
 
- Bus: Several lines available
 - S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3
 - Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
 
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
 
- Free Wi-Fi.
 
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
 
- Burger King
 - A Cafè
 - VyTA Boulangerie
 - Venchi
 - Scambio
 - Juice Bar
 - KFC
 - Dispensa Emilia
 - Lavazza
 - Mokà
 - & more
 
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
 
- Starhotels Excelsior
 - Millenn Hotel Bologna
 - UNA Hotels
 
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
 
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
 
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
 - Monorail lines: Marconi Express
 - Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
 
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