I find Google maps to be the easiest resource for navigating public transit in Europe. If I were booking your trip for me personally, I'd take the 962 train out of Salzburg at 10:39am, arriving in Stuttgart at 2:37pm. It looks like you have a 4 minute walk to the next train which departs Stuttgart Central Station at 2:52pm and arrives at Gare de l'Est in Paris at 6:05pm. I typically look for itineraries with the fewest transfers, and this appears to be the fewest. The trains in this part of Europe typically run on schedule and will depart whether you are on the train or not, so be sure you are aware of the time. You are responsible for loading and unloading your own luggage. The luggage racks will be fairly easy to find once you get on. If this is the only time you'll be taking the train, I'd get your tickets for the first leg directly from the WESTbaun website. https://westbahn.at/en/ticket-shop/buy-tickets/ and your tickets for the second leg from the Rain Europe site. https://www.raileurope.com/en-us

aggiebrad94 said:

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First time going to Europe. Will be with two of my kids (HS & College grad).

Need help getting from Salzburg to Paris on 12/31/24 - prefer not overnight to enjoy the scenery.

Online searches show lots of different time differences and costs. No idea what reputable / clean / safe train lines are. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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All the trains I have traveled on in Europe have been safe, clean, and on time. I use Omio to find high speed trains. I recommend 1st class seats. They are inexpensive by American standards. Renfe is a great train company as well. Have fun.

Highly second taking the first class seats.