The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Vienna
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
68
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Vienna will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $25.
Of the 68 trains that leave Salzburg for Vienna every day 67 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.
IC 843
RJX 367
NJ 467
RJ 845 · RJ 821
NJ 447
RJX 663
RJX 169
RJX 661
RJX 765
RJX 567Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Salzburg to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $708.
Distance: 252 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$63 Average Price | $53 Average Price Cheapest | $715 Average Price |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salzburg to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Vienna trains for today, Tuesday, 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:52 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 2:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:22 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 2:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:52 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 3:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:52 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 4:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:52 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 5:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:22 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 5:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:52 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 6:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:22 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 6:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:52 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 7:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:22 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 7:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:52 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:22 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:52 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:22 pm Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday, 18 February | |||||
NJ 447 | 2:19 am Salzburg Hbf | 3h39 | 5:58 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 463 | 2:50 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h42 | 5:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 467 | 3:33 am Salzburg Hbf | 3h25 | 6:58 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 40236 | 3:33 am Salzburg Hbf | 3h25 | 6:58 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 769 | 4:01 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h31 | 6:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:18 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h34 | 6:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:52 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 7:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 761 | 5:01 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h31 | 7:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 543 | 5:11 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 8:03 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:22 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 7:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:52 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 669 | 6:07 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 8:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 545 | 6:11 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 9:03 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:22 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:52 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 763 | 7:07 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 9:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 547 | 7:11 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 10:03 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:22 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:52 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 861 | 8:07 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 10:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 549 | 8:11 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 11:03 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:22 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:52 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 11:22 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 765 | 9:07 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 11:32 am Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 641 | 9:11 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 12:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:22 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 11:52 am Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:52 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 863 | 10:07 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 12:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 643 | 10:11 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 1:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:22 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:52 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:52 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 1:22 pm Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 161 | 11:07 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h25 | 1:32 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 645 | 11:11 am Salzburg Hbf | 2h52 | 2:03 pm Vienna Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Salzburg to Vienna
Trains from Salzburg to Vienna run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 if you book in advance.
There are 34 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 34 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), BlaBlaCar, Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg to Vienna trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), BlaBlaCar, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Salzburg and Vienna from $25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Westbahn
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | S-Bahn
BlaBlaCar
FAQs: Salzburg to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Vienna 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 Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Vienna
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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, with access from Eichenstraße.
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
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