- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
67
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Vienna will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 67 trains that leave Salzburg for Vienna every day 65 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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.
RJ 845 · RJ 821
NJ 40294+
S 3
IC 843
NJ 40236
NJ 13487
RJX19915
RJX 61
RJX 265
RJX 63
RJX 65Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. 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 £21, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 252 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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EC 463 | 3:50 Salzburg Hbf | 2h42 | 6:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40236 | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 3h25 | 7:58 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 13487 | 4:33 Salzburg Hbf | 3h25 | 7:58 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40294+ S 3 | 4:44 Salzburg Hbf | 3h39 | 8:23 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 769 | 5:01 Salzburg Hbf | 2h31 | 7:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
951 | 5:18 Salzburg Hbf | 2h34 | 7:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
903 | 5:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 761 | 6:01 Salzburg Hbf | 2h31 | 8:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 543 | 6:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 9:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
953 | 6:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
905 | 6:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40421 | 7:02 Salzburg Hbf | 2h46 | 9:48 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19929 | 7:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 9:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 7:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 10:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
955 | 7:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
907 | 7:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 265 | 8:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 10:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 547 | 8:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 11:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79213 | 8:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
909 | 8:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 11:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 61 | 9:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 11:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
961 | 9:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 11:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
911 | 9:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1211 | 10:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h47 | 12:47 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19975 | 10:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 12:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 641 | 10:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 13:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79215 | 10:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 63 | 11:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 13:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
963 | 11:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 13:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
915 | 11:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 14:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 186 | 12:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 14:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 645 | 12:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 15:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
917 | 12:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 15:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 65 | 13:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 15:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 647 | 13:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 16:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
965 | 13:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 15:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
919 | 13:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 16:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1215 | 14:00 Salzburg Hbf | 2h47 | 16:47 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19977 | 14:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 16:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 649 | 14:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 17:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
921 | 14:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 17:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX13477 | 15:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 17:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 741 | 15:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 18:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
923 | 15:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 18:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19915 | 16:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 18:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 743 | 16:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 19:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79219 | 16:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 18:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
925 | 16:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 19:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX13479 | 17:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 19:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 745 | 17:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 20:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
967 | 17:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 19:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
927 | 17:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 20:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19917 | 18:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 20:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 747 | 18:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 21:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79221 | 18:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 20:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
929 | 18:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 21:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 261 | 19:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 21:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 749 | 19:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 22:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
969 | 19:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 21:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
931 | 19:52 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 22:22 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19919 | 20:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 22:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79223 | 20:22 Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 22:52 Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 406 | 20:30 Salzburg Hbf | 2h46 | 23:16 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX13483 | 21:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 23:32 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 843 | 21:11 Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 0:03 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19937 | 22:07 Salzburg Hbf | 2h28 | 0:35 Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 845 · RJ 821 | 22:11 Salzburg Hbf | 7h24 | 5:35 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Vienna run on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 36 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Major art museum in a grand historic building, with Old Masters, classical antiquities and decorative arts.
Leading Austrian art museum with Klimt’s works, including The Kiss, inside the Baroque Upper Belvedere.
Contemporary art museum in the MuseumsQuartier, noted for post-war Austrian and international works.
Elegant central boulevard lined with museums, parks and monumental architecture; ideal for walking or tram views.
Large cultural quarter combining museums, courtyards, design shops and seasonal outdoor seating in former imperial stables.
Historic square by Stephansdom with shops, street life and easy access to Vienna’s old centre lanes.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until golden, traditionally served with potato salad. It is Vienna’s signature dish and a classic of local cookery.
Boiled beef in broth, usually served with horseradish, apple sauce and roast potatoes. A hallmark of old Viennese home and restaurant cooking.
Slow-cooked beef goulash with onions and paprika, often served with bread or dumplings. A long-standing favourite in Vienna’s taverns and beer halls.
Historic coffee house known for classic Viennese cakes, pastries and coffee in an elegant traditional setting.
Classic beer hall and restaurant serving goulash, schnitzel and Austrian beer in a lively, wood-panelled historic interior.
Traditional bakery and café famous for apple strudel and pastries, ideal for a casual stop in central Vienna.
Moderate for a Western European capital: hotels and dining are mid-to-high, but public transport is good value and many cafés and casual eateries are reasonably priced.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10%; round up in cafés and taxis for good service.
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Vienna Hbf -> Stephansplatz, Vienna
A train leaves Salzburg for Vienna approximately every 10 minutes. The route mostly takes less than three hours to cover, and is serviced by three rail operators.
There are 87 departures from Salzburg headed for Vienna each day. Departures commence at about 03:15 each day. The last departure is shortly after 10:00 pm each day. There are about five departures per hour throughout the day.
By far the majority of the trips are direct and take about two hours and 20 minutes to complete. 10 trips each day (spread throughout the day) require one transfer, but are still completed, mostly, within three hours. (The exception here is the late-night departure by OBB Railjet, which has a long layover at the transfer point.)
Departure train station: OBB trains and those operated by Westbahn leave from the Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg's main station. (This accounts for 64 of the 87 daily departures.)
Flixtrain operates its route from the Lastenstrasse bus and train station. The two stations are a 10 minute drive apart. Both stations are about 20 minutes drive from the city centre, but are well-serviced by public transport.
Arrival train station: OBB trains arrive at the well-appointed Vienna Central station, located very close to the city centre - about 5 minutes drive away. Westbahn trains make use of the Westbahnhof station. Both of these stations are very well serviced by public transport.
Flixtrain routes include a stop at the smaller Hutteldorff station, and then continue to the Westbahnhof station. Hutteldorff offers easy access to Salzburg's stadium (Rapid Vienna's home ground), as well as to the local subway system.
OBB operates this route using its traditional passenger trains, its Nightjet service - the overnight passenger rail trains, as well as its Fastjet high-speed service. Flixtrain and Westbahn are also active on the route.
OBB's passenger trains travel 26 times a day, its Nightjet service 3 times, and its Railjet service 17 times. Westbahn offers 18 trips each weekday. Flixtrain operates 23 journeys a day.
All OBB trains offer first and second class services. Westbahn and Flixtrain offer only standard tickets on this route.
OBB restricts passengers to two suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. The operator allows bicycles, folded in a protective cover, but requires a bicycle ticket to be bought at 10% of the cost of the passenger ticket. Small pets can be carried for free as long as they are transported in a container. Larger animals can be taken on board on a leash, and at a fee.
Westbahn has similar policies for luggage, but requires a bike spot to be booked in advance.
Flixtrain allows only one large piece of luggage per person, and requires the booking of space for bicycles. The policy pertaining to pets is the same as for the other operators.
All operators and stations provide assistance for the disabled. This should be arranged in advance of the departure date.
If more than one provider serves the route, please specify policies for each single provider. Please, write full sentences, don’t use lists.
(approx 150-200 words)Ticket prices vary considerably. Booking online is advisable, to allow for comparison of prices between operators, and for different times of the day. Booking well in advance maximises chances of securing special deals, and of securing space for additional ;luggage if this is required.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Vienna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salzburg to Vienna trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Salzburg Liefering is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Liefering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food options include: McDonald's
ATMs are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Parking.
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, Hotel Villa Carlton, Hotel & Villa Auersperg.
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Wien Hütteldorf is 8 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hütteldorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hütteldorfer, Gasthaus Maria Brunn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hütteldorf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel An der Wien, Hotel Kreiner, Hotel Hadrigan.
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