- Must visit
Mozarts Geburtshaus
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
252 km
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.
The average ticket from Vienna to Salzburg will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 66 trains that leave Vienna for Salzburg every day 64 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 820+
REX 2
NJ 40233+
RJ 656
RJX 764
EC 462
RJX 768
RJX13470
RJX19912
RJX19938
RJX19976
RJX19916Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. 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 £18, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 252 km
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£43 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Salzburg trains for today, Thursday 20 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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966 | 16:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 18:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 66 | 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 18:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
922 | 16:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 19:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 742 | 16:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 19:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79222 | 17:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 19:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19970 | 17:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 19:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
924 | 17:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 20:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 744 | 17:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 20:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
968 | 18:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 20:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 448 | 18:13 Vienna Hbf | 2h45 | 20:58 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 68 | 18:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 20:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40490 | 18:36 Vienna Hbf | 2h36 | 21:12 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
926 | 18:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 21:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
954 | 19:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 21:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19972 | 19:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 21:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
928 | 19:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 22:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 748 | 19:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 22:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 664 | 20:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 22:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
930 | 20:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 23:12 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 764 | 21:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 23:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 768 | 22:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 0:59 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 19946 | 22:44 Vienna Hbf | 3h05 | 1:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 462 | 23:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h39 | 2:07 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 August | |||||
998 | 0:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 2:42 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 820+ REX 2 | 0:28 Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 6:42 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 848 | 4:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 7:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19938 | 5:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 7:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
900 | 5:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 407 | 5:39 Vienna Hbf | 2h51 | 8:30 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 540 | 5:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 8:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
960 | 6:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 260 | 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 8:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
902 | 6:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79212 | 7:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19910 | 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 9:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
904 | 7:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 544 | 7:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 10:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
962 | 8:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 262 | 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 10:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
906 | 8:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 546 | 8:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79214 | 9:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19912 | 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 11:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
908 | 9:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 12:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
964 | 10:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 12:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX13470 | 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 12:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
910 | 10:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 640 | 10:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79216 | 11:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 13:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1214 | 11:13 Vienna Hbf | 2h47 | 14:00 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19976 | 11:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 13:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
912 | 11:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 14:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 642 | 11:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 14:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 62 | 12:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 14:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
914 | 12:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 15:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 644 | 12:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 15:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX19916 | 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 15:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
916 | 13:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 16:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 646 | 13:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 16:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX13474 | 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 16:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
918 | 14:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 17:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 648 | 14:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 17:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
79220 | 15:08 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 17:38 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1212 | 15:13 Vienna Hbf | 2h47 | 18:00 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 187 | 15:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 17:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
920 | 15:38 Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 18:08 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 740 | 15:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 18:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Vienna to Salzburg run on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
There are 33 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 33 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:41 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
Mozart’s birthplace presents family rooms, period objects and musical history. It is the essential museum for visitors interested in Salzburg’s most famous resident.
Mozart’s later residence displays original documents, instruments and domestic interiors. It gives a fuller picture of his life in the city beyond the old town crowds.
A modern art museum on Mönchsberg with changing exhibitions and a terrace overlooking Salzburg. It suits travellers seeking contemporary culture and views together.
Salzburg’s best-known shopping street is lined with historic façades, wrought-iron signs and landmark buildings. It is ideal for a first walk through the old centre.
These formal gardens feature geometric flower beds, statues and views towards the fortress. They are a pleasant open-air stop close to Mirabell Palace.
A spacious Baroque square beside the cathedral, framed by major historic buildings. It works well for orientation, photos and joining key old town routes.
Nockerl baked into a sweet soufflé-like dessert, dusted with sugar to resemble Salzburg’s hills. It is the city’s signature pudding.
A soft pretzel ring from Salzburg, usually topped with salt and caraway. It is a long-standing local bakery speciality often eaten as a snack.
Marinated beef with onions and spices, traditionally served cold with bread. It reflects Salzburg tavern cooking and Alpine preserving methods.
Refined Austrian dining with seasonal produce and polished service in a smart but approachable setting on the Mönchsberg side.
Historic beer hall serving Augustiner beer from wooden barrels with simple Austrian food in a lively communal setting.
Popular inn near the fortress serving hearty Austrian dishes, dumplings and beer in a rustic, relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for Austria: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and many casual meals and cafés remain manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. In restaurants add about 5-10% for good service; round up in cafés and taxis.
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Salzburg Hbf -> Mozartsteg, Salzburg
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Salzburg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Salzburg trains use the Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Salzburg Süd. Use this guide to compare Vienna and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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