The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
102
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Hbf 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 Hbf to Salzburg Hbf will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 102 trains that leave Vienna Hbf for Salzburg Hbf every day 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 251 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 20:286h14Vienna Hbf6:42Salzburg Hbf£181One-way1 change
RJ 820+
IC 8480:287h21Vienna Hbf7:49Salzburg Hbf£221One-way1 change
RJ 820+
REX 20:286h14Vienna Hbf6:42Salzburg Hbf£381One-way1 change
RJ 820+
REX 20:287h13Vienna Hbf7:41Salzburg Hbf£381One-way1 change
RJX 76421:282h31Vienna Hbf23:59Salzburg Hbf£411One-way0 changes
RJX 5629:282h25Vienna Hbf11:53Salzburg Hbf£601One-way0 changes
RJX 76017:282h25Vienna Hbf19:53Salzburg Hbf£601One-way0 changes
RJX 76219:282h25Vienna Hbf21:53Salzburg Hbf£501One-way0 changes
RJX 3685:282h25Vienna Hbf7:53Salzburg Hbf£601One-way0 changes
RJX 86212:282h25Vienna Hbf14:53Salzburg Hbf£601One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £603.
Distance: 251 km
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£51 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £603 Average Price |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Friday 12 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 866 | 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 18:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 866+ 924 | 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 20:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 866+ 978 | 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 19:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 866+ 968 | 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h10 | 20:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 742 | 16:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 19:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 742+ 968 | 16:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 20:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 742+ 926 | 16:57 Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 21:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 742+ 924 | 16:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 20:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 20+ 924 | 17:13 Vienna Hbf | 2h55 | 20:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 20+ 968 | 17:13 Vienna Hbf | 3h25 | 20:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 20+ 926 | 17:13 Vienna Hbf | 3h55 | 21:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 760+ 926 | 17:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 21:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 760 | 17:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 19:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 760+ 954 | 17:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h10 | 21:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 760+ 968 | 17:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 20:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 744 | 17:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 20:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 744+ 928 | 17:57 Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 22:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 744+ 926 | 17:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 21:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 744+ 954 | 17:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 21:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 868+ 954 | 18:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 21:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 868+ 930 | 18:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h44 | 23:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 868+ 928 | 18:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 22:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 868 | 18:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 20:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 746+ 930 | 18:57 Vienna Hbf | 4h15 | 23:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 746+ 928 | 18:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 22:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 746 | 18:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 21:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 762+ 930 | 19:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h44 | 23:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 762 | 19:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 21:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40490+ 930 | 19:36 Vienna Hbf | 3h36 | 23:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 748+ 930 | 19:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h15 | 23:12 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 748 | 19:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 22:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 264 | 20:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 22:59 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 446 | 22:44 Vienna Hbf | 3h05 | 1:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 462 | 23:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h39 | 2:07 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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RJ 820+ REX 2 | 0:28 Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 6:42 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 820+ REX 2 | 0:28 Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 6:42 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 820+ IC 848 | 0:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h21 | 7:49 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJ 820+ REX 2 | 0:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h13 | 7:41 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S 80+ CJX 5+ S 1+ REX 2 | 1:16 Vienna Hbf | 6h25 | 7:41 Salzburg Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 848 | 4:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 7:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 368 | 5:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 7:53 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 | |
ICE 1228+ 904 | 6:13 Vienna Hbf | 3h55 | 10:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1228+ 970 | 6:13 Vienna Hbf | 3h25 | 9:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1228+ 902 | 6:13 Vienna Hbf | 2h55 | 9:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 660 | 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 8:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 660+ 906 | 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 11:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 660+ 904 | 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 10:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 660+ 970 | 6:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 9:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 542 | 6:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 9:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 542+ 906 | 6:57 Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 11:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 542+ 904 | 6:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 10:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 542+ 962 | 6:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 10:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 560 | 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 9:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 560+ 908 | 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 12:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 560+ 906 | 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 11:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 560+ 962 | 7:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 10:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 544 | 7:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 10:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 662 | 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 10:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 662+ 908 | 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 12:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 662+ 972 | 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 11:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 662+ 910 | 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
S 80+ IC 1142+ 908 | 8:35 Vienna Hbf | 3h33 | 12:08 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 80+ IC 1142+ 910 | 8:35 Vienna Hbf | 4h33 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
S 80+ IC 1142+ 964 | 8:35 Vienna Hbf | 4h03 | 12:38 Salzburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 546 | 8:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 11:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 546+ 908 | 8:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 12:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 546+ 910 | 8:57 Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 546+ 964 | 8:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 12:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 562 | 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 11:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 562+ 910 | 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 13:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 562+ 914 | 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 5h40 | 15:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 562+ 912 | 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 14:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 562+ 964 | 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 12:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 548 | 9:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 12:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 860 | 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 12:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 640 | 10:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 13:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 640+ 916 | 10:57 Vienna Hbf | 5h11 | 16:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 640+ 914 | 10:57 Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 15:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 640+ 912 | 10:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 14:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 766 | 11:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 13:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 642 | 11:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 14:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 862 | 12:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 14:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 644 | 12:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 15:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 566 | 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 15:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 646 | 13:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 16:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 864 | 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 16:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 864+ 976 | 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 17:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 864+ 920 | 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 18:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 864+ 922 | 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 19:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 648 | 14:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 17:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 648+ 966 | 14:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 18:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 648+ 920 | 14:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 18:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 648+ 922 | 14:57 Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 19:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 168 | 15:28 Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 17:53 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 168+ 966 | 15:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 18:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 168+ 922 | 15:28 Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 19:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 168+ 924 | 15:28 Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 20:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 740 | 15:57 Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 18:49 Salzburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 740+ 922 | 15:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 19:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 740+ 924 | 15:57 Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 20:08 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 740+ 978 | 15:57 Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 19:38 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
Trains from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:57, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 2:57 |
Last train 22:28 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, České dráhy (ČD) from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trainsÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | REX, České dráhy (ČD) trains will get you between Vienna Hbf and Salzburg Hbf from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
České dráhy (ČD)
FAQs: Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Hbf 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 Hbf and Salzburg Hbf
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level.
- 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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