The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
47
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 £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 47 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Vienna Westbahnhof every day 26 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 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight 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 £13. 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 £13, and a flight costs an average of £495.
Distance: 249 km
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£48 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest | £504 Average Price |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m 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, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 07:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 07:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 08:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 08:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 469+ S 80 · S 50 | 06:30 Salzburg Hbf | 3h03 | 09:33 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2 changes | |
![]() | 06:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 09:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 763 · CJX 5 | 07:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 09:42 Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 change | |
RJ 547+ S 80 · S 50 | 07:11 Salzburg Hbf | 3h22 | 10:33 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 09:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 11:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 11:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 13:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 14:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 14:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 15:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 16:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 17:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 17:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 18:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 18:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 19:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 19:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 20:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 20:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 21:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 21:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:53, the last at 19:11. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 01:53 |
Last train 19:11 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn 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.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | S-Bahn
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



