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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ÖBB | Railjet RJ 848 | 04:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 07:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 05:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 08:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB | Railjet RJ 540 | 05:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 08:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 06:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 09:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB | Railjet RJ 542 | 06:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 09:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB RJX 160 | 07:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 09:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 07:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 10:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB | Railjet RJ 544 | 07:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 10:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 08:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 11:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB | Railjet RJ 546 | 08:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 09:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 12:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB | Railjet RJ 548 | 09:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 12:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 10:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 13:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB | Railjet RJ 640 | 10:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 11:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 14:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB | Railjet RJ 642 | 11:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 14:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 12:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 15:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
ÖBB | Railjet RJ 644 | 12:55 Vienna Hbf | 2h54 | 15:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 13:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 16:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 14:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 17:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 15:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 18:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 16:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 19:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 17:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 20:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 18:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 21:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 19:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 22:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
Westbahn | 20:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h02 | 23:40 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesDirect | |
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Fastest Journey
2 h 25 m
Average
2 h 56 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
252 km
Of the 26 trains that leave Vienna for Salzburg every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 156 miles |
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Average train duration | 2 h 30 min |
Average train ticket price | £40 (€45) |
Train frequency | 51 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there are 50 direct trains a day |
Train companies | Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | Regionalzug |
Trains from Vienna to Salzburg cover the 156 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 30 min with our travel partners like Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | Regionalzug. Normally, there are 51 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £40, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £17. Travellers depart most frequently from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
You can travel by train from Vienna to Salzburg with Westbahn, ÖBB and ÖBB | Railjet for as low as £18. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.
Westbahn from Vienna to Salzburg train information:
With up to ten departures an hour throughout the day and journey times of approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, travelling by train from Vienna to Salzburg is a relaxed and cost-effective way of making the journey. The majority of services are direct with just a few departures involving one connection en-route. All trains depart from Vienna Hbf and terminate at Salzburg Hbf.
Train services to Salzburg from Vienna are operated by three providers, FlixTrain, BB Railjet and Westbahn. FlixTrain is a German-owned operator of long-distance services and a subsidiary of the successful FlixBus company. BBRailjet is part of Austria's high-speed train network while Westbahn is jointly owned by France and Austria. Onboard services vary but include toilets, Wi-Fi, luggage storage and catering facilities.
Most routes between the cities of Vienna and Salzburg are direct with journey times of between 2.5 and 3 hours. During the day there are a few departures that involve one connection en-route which is made at Wels and has a longer journey time of approximately four hours.
Departures on train routes to Salzburg from Vienna start in the early morning and continue until mid-evening. During this period there are up to ten departures an hour. A similar timetable is in place from Mondays through to Sundays.
Departure train station: Trains from Vienna to Salzburg depart from Vienna Hauptbahnhof. Since opening in December 2015, this station with its striking contemporary architecture has become the country's main and busiest transport hub. It is part of a network of local buses, regional and intercity trains as well as U-Bahn and S-Bahn services. Facilities at Vienna Hbf include taxi ranks, car and bicycle parking, left luggage storage, Wi-Fi, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Arrival train station: Trains to Salzburg from Vienna all terminate at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, a major transport hub in western Austria. Totally refurbished in 2014, the station is a short 15 minute walk from the historic heart of Salzburg. Transport links to the city and surrounding areas are made up of taxis, local buses and S-Bahn trains. Among Salzburg Hbf facilities are car and bicycle parking, Wi-Fi, luggage lockers, shops and restaurants.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salzburg Hbf, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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