The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna International Airport for Salzburg Hbf every day 3 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 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
IC 5468:343h15Vienna Airport11:49Salzburg Hbf£711One-way0 changes
IC 5489:343h15Vienna Airport12:49Salzburg Hbf£711One-way0 changes
RJX 5629:022h51Vienna Airport11:53Salzburg Hbf£741One-way0 changes
RJ 752+
RJX 86010:022h51Vienna Airport12:53Salzburg Hbf£741One-way1 change
RJ 754+
RJX 6628:022h51Vienna Airport10:53Salzburg Hbf£741One-way1 change
RJX 5629:022h51Vienna Airport11:53Salzburg Hbf£741One-way0 changes
RJ 752+
RJX 86010:022h51Vienna Airport12:53Salzburg Hbf£741One-way1 change
RJ 754+
RJX 6628:022h51Vienna Airport10:53Salzburg Hbf£741One-way1 change
IC 5468:343h15Vienna Airport11:49Salzburg Hbf£711One-way0 changes
IC 5489:343h15Vienna Airport12:49Salzburg Hbf£711One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 264 km
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Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RJ 754+ RJX 662 | 8:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 10:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 546 | 8:34 Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 562 | 9:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 11:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 548 | 9:34 Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 12:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 752+ RJX 860 | 10:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 12:53 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf by coach or train
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Why should you book Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf trains with Omio?
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- 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 Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Trains from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:02, the last at 20:33. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 7:02 |
Last train 20:33 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Vienna International Airport and Salzburg Hbf from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf 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 Salzburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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