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Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Schwechat
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Schwechat among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 257 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£55 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Schwechat
Trains from Salzburg to Schwechat run on average 19 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 257 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 257 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Schwechat trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Schwechat from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
FAQs: Salzburg to Schwechat train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Schwechat 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 Schwechat, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Schwechat
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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