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Provider information and services
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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Showing the fastest and cheapest results for 19 Nov
Westbahn
05:222h30
Salzburg Airport07:52Vienna
£361One-way
0 changes
Westbahn
15:522h30
Salzburg Airport18:22Vienna
£501One-way
0 changes
Westbahn
17:222h30
Salzburg Airport19:52Vienna
£501One-way
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16:522h30
Salzburg Airport19:22Vienna
£181One-way
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Popular Westbahn routes
Salzburg Airport to Munich train
from £8
Direct trains available
1h21 average duration
37trains per day
Served by
- Bayerische Regiobahn
- Westbahn
- Deutsche Bahn
Salzburg Airport to Innsbruck train
from £8
Direct trains available
1h48 average duration
12trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- ÖBB
Salzburg Airport to Munich Hbf train
from £8
Direct trains available
1h33 average duration
39trains per day
Served by
- Bayerische Regiobahn
- Westbahn
- Deutsche Bahn
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
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
Lockers
- The station has luggage lockers.
Dining
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
Accessibility
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
Information Desk
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
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
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmNumber of platforms
12Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Bahnhofplatz.
Dining
- Restaurant Josef Linz
- Das Anton
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel Schillerpark
- Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
- Park Inn by Radisson Linz
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 1-8 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 9-12
Public transport options for Linz Hbf
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 3, 4
- Bus: Several lines available
Westbahn destinations
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