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Westbahn
About
Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Onboard bistro with snacks and drinks, vending machines available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are optional and can be purchased for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed and require a ticket
Quiet zone
Popular Routes
Westbahn train tickets
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Westbahn
09:082h30
Vienna Westbahnhof11:38Salzburg Hbf
£491One-way
0 changes
Westbahn
09:382h30
Vienna Westbahnhof12:08Salzburg Hbf
£491One-way
0 changes
Westbahn
10:082h30
Vienna Westbahnhof12:38Salzburg Hbf
£491One-way
0 changes
Westbahn
10:382h30
Vienna Westbahnhof13:08Salzburg Hbf
£491One-way
0 changes
Westbahn
08:382h30
Vienna Westbahnhof11:08Salzburg Hbf
£491One-way
0 changes
Popular Westbahn routes
Vienna to Munich train
from £17
Direct trains available
3h55 average duration
22trains per day
Served by
- ÖBB | ICE
- EuroNight
- ÖBB | S-Bahn
- ÖBB | REX
- ÖBB Nightjet
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB
- Deutsche Bahn
- Sylt Shuttle Plus
- Westbahn
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Vienna to Hallstatt train
from £23
Direct trains available
3h27 average duration
6trains per day
Served by
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | REX
- BlaBlaCar
- ÖBB | Regionalzug
- Westbahn
- ÖBB Nightjet
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | S-Bahn
Munich to Vienna train
from £24
Direct trains available
3h56 average duration
21trains per day
Served by
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB Nightjet
- Westbahn
- EuroNight
- ÖBB | S-Bahn
- ÖBB | Regionalzug
- ÖBB | Railjet
- Bayerische Regiobahn
- Deutsche Bahn
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | ICE
Salzburg to Vienna train
from £18
Direct trains available
2h25 average duration
34trains per day
Served by
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB Nightjet
- ÖBB
- BlaBlaCar
- Westbahn
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | S-Bahn
- Deutsche Bahn
Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof train
from £13
Direct trains available
2h30 average duration
26trains per day
Served by
- ÖBB | InterCity
- Westbahn
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB Nightjet
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | Railjet
Munich to Salzburg train
from £13
Direct trains available
1h23 average duration
18trains per day
Served by
- BlaBlaCar
- EuroNight
- ÖBB
- ÖBB Nightjet
- Deutsche Bahn
- Westbahn
- Bayerische Regiobahn
- ÖBB | Railjet
Vienna to Salzburg train
from £18
Direct trains available
2h30 average duration
32trains per day
Served by
- ÖBB | Regionalzug
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | REX
- ÖBB Nightjet
- ÖBB | Railjet
- Westbahn
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | S-Bahn
- Deutsche Bahn
Linz to Vienna train
from £10
Direct trains available
1h15 average duration
49trains per day
Served by
- ÖBB | REX
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB
- Westbahn
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB Nightjet
- ÖBB | S-Bahn
- Deutsche Bahn
Vienna to Linz train
from £9
Direct trains available
1h15 average duration
47trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB Nightjet
- ÖBB | REX
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | Railjet
- Deutsche Bahn
Salzburg to Munich train
from £10
Direct trains available
1h21 average duration
20trains per day
Served by
- ÖBB
- Bayerische Regiobahn
- Deutsche Bahn
- ÖBB Nightjet
- ÖBB | InterCity
- Westbahn
- EuroNight
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | Railjet
Westbahn FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with Westbahn: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
You can travel with Westbahn mainly between key Austrian cities, including Vienna, Salzburg, and Linz.
Trains operated by Westbahn are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility, offering wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets.
You can cancel your train with Westbahn according to fare conditions stated in their cancellation policy.
With Westbahn, there is no formal check-in process; simply board the train with a valid ticket.
If you miss your connection due to a delay, Westbahn does provide compensation.
Refunds with Westbahn for Standard tickets, subject to a fee, are usually processed within 30 days, while Sparpreis tickets are non-refundable.
Compensation requests with Westbahn should be submitted within a reasonable period, and the processing usually occurs within 30 days. Standard tickets are refundable before departure with a fee, while Sparpreis tickets are non-refundable.
If your train with Westbahn is delayed, you are eligible for compensation for connection delays.
For a train delay with Westbahn exceeding 120 minutes, the compensation is 50% of the ticket price.
In the event of a train delay with Westbahn between 60 and 119 minutes, compensation is 25% of the ticket price.
Westbahn typically departs from various key stations in Austria, including Vienna Westbahnhof.
On Westbahn trains, you can store your luggage in overhead racks, under seats, and in designated luggage areas, with one piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included.
When traveling with Westbahn, it is advisable to carry your passport, especially for international routes, to ensure compliance with border control regulations.
Small pets in carriers can travel for free on Westbahn trains, while dogs must be leashed and require a ticket.
Yes, with Westbahn, you receive a full refund if your train is canceled.
Westbahn offers refundable tickets with certain fare types, such as the FLEX ticket, which allows for changes and cancellations under specified conditions.
Westbahn trains are equipped with USB plugs for passenger convenience.
Tickets for the subway cannot be purchased onboard Westbahn trains.
Westbahn does not offer compensation for delays caused by weather or strikes.
Yes, Westbahn trains offer WiFi onboard for passengers to stay connected during their journey.
Westbahn offers quiet zones for its passengers, providing a more peaceful travel experience.
station information and facilities
Most popular Westbahn train stations
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
2 km
Number of platforms
10Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
Dining
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
Public transport options for Wien Westbahnhof
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
11Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
Dining
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
Public transport options for Salzburg Hbf
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
1Parking
- Parking is available near the station, but not directly at the station itself.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Station Plan
- The station consists of a single platform with a waiting area and ticket machines.
Public transport options for Hallstatt Bahnhof
- Bus: Bus number 150 to Bad Ischl
- Ferry: Ferry connection to Hallstatt village
Westbahn destinations
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