The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Vienna International Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 264 km
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£51 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport trains for today, Monday 23 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 861 | 08:07 Salzburg Hbf | 3h01 | 11:08 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 549 | 08:11 Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 11:27 Vienna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 24 February | |||||
![]() | 07:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 09:57 Vienna International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:11 Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 10:27 Vienna International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs ÖBB?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ÖBB, but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or Westbahn to find the best option for your trip from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:22, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 06:22 |
Last train 22:11 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Vienna International Airport from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Westbahn
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
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 | S-Bahn
FAQs: Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg Hbf and Vienna International Airport
- 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
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