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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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6:22 2h30 Salzburg Hbf 8:52 Vienna Westbahnhof £48 1 One-way 0 changes - Westbahn
6:52 2h30 Salzburg Hbf 9:22 Vienna Westbahnhof £48 1 One-way 0 changes - Westbahn
8:52 2h30 Salzburg Hbf 11:22 Vienna Westbahnhof £48 1 One-way 0 changes - Westbahn
5:52 2h30 Salzburg Hbf 8:22 Vienna Westbahnhof £48 1 One-way 0 changes - Westbahn
8:22 2h30 Salzburg Hbf 10:52 Vienna Westbahnhof £48 1 One-way 0 changes
Popular Westbahn routes
Frankfurt am Main to Vienna train
from £7
Direct trains available
6h02 average duration
38trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- Deutsche Bahn
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | InterCity
- EuroNight
- ÖBB | Nightjet
- ÖBB | Railjet
- Leo Express
- agilis
Salzburg to Bratislava train
from £13
Direct trains available
2h30 average duration
66trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Nightjet
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | ICE
- Deutsche Bahn
Munich to Vienna train
from £7
Direct trains available
3h53 average duration
32trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- Westbahn
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | Nightjet
- EuroNight
- ÖBB | Regionalzug
- Sylt Shuttle Plus
- Bayerische Regiobahn
Vienna to Gmunden train
from £5
Direct trains available
1h32 average duration
84trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
Vienna to Munich train
from £7
Direct trains available
3h31 average duration
31trains per day
Served by
- Deutsche Bahn
- ÖBB
- Westbahn
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | Nightjet
- Bayerische Regiobahn
- ÖBB | REX
- EuroNight
- Sylt Shuttle Plus
Salzburg to Vienna train
from £5
Direct trains available
2h07 average duration
69trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | Nightjet
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | ICE
- Deutsche Bahn
- EuroNight
Vienna to Salzburg train
from £5
Direct trains available
1h39 average duration
65trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | Nightjet
- ÖBB | REX
Stuttgart to Vienna train
from £7
Direct trains available
5h40 average duration
51trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- ÖBB
- Deutsche Bahn
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- EuroNight
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Nightjet
Vienna to Linz train
from £5
Direct trains available
1h15 average duration
52trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | Nightjet
Linz to Vienna train
from £5
Direct trains available
1h15 average duration
56trains per day
Served by
- Westbahn
- ÖBB
- ÖBB | InterCity
- ÖBB | Railjet
- ÖBB | ICE
- ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- ÖBB | Nightjet
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
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
2 kmNumber 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
information
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
information
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
8 kmNumber of platforms
4Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access is available via Keißlergasse
Dining
- Restaurant Hütteldorfer
- Gasthaus Maria Brunn
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance
WC
- €0.50
Hotel
- Hotel An der Wien
- Hotel Kreiner
- Hotel Hadrigan
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Wien Hütteldorf
- Metro: U4
- S-Bahn: S45, S50
- Bus: Several lines available
