The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Vienna Westbahnhof every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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 Westbahnhof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 249 km
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£42 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof trains for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 16:28 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 17:28 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 17:58 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 18:28 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 18:58 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 19:28 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 19:58 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 20:28 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 20:58 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 21:28 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h36 | 21:58 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 3 March | |||||
![]() | 03:47 Salzburg Hbf | 2h54 | 06:41 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 09:42 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:11 Salzburg Hbf | 3h26 | 10:37 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Westbahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Westbahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity or ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to find the best option for your trip from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Westbahn with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof.
Why book with Omio over Rome2rio or Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof run on average 26 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:50, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 02:50 |
Last train 19:22 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Vienna Westbahnhof from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB
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ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB Nightjet
FAQs: Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg Hbf and Vienna Westbahnhof
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- 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.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available

