The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
15
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 £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 15 trains that leave Vienna International Airport for Salzburg Hbf every day 12 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 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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 657+
IC 646
IC 268
RJ 644
RJX 168
RJX 566
RJX 168
RJX 566
RJX 864
RJX 862
RJX 766Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £18.
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 today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:33 Vienna International Airport | 3h16 | 17:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:33 Vienna International Airport | 3h16 | 18:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
RJX 662 | 07:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 09:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 546 | 07:33 Vienna Airport | 3h16 | 10:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 562 | 08:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 10:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 559+ IC 548 | 08:33 Vienna Airport | 3h16 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 860 | 09:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 11:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 640 | 09:33 Vienna Airport | 3h16 | 12:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 766 | 10:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 12:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 653+ IC 642 | 10:33 Vienna Airport | 3h16 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 862 | 11:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 13:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 644 | 11:33 Vienna Airport | 3h16 | 14:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 566 | 12:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 14:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 657+ IC 646 | 12:33 Vienna Airport | 3h16 | 15:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 864 | 13:02 Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 15:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 20:02. The fastest train covers the 264 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 264 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 20:02 |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX trains will get you between Vienna International Airport and Salzburg Hbf from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
Westbahn
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
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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