Shortest travel time:
2 h 25 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 25 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$37
Avg. daily departures:
48
Earliest departure:
03:11
Latest departure:
22:07
Salzburg
Salzburg train station
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
Südtiroler Pl. 7, 5020, Salzburg, Austria
309 km
Vienna
Vienna train stations
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Alfred-Adler-Straße 107, 1100, Vienna, Austria
Vienna Meidling
Eichenstraße 25, 1120, Vienna, Austria
Vienna Rennweg
Ungargasse 66, Vienna, Austria

Salzburg to Vienna Train Information

Without a doubt, one of the best ways to take in the incomparable beauty of Austria is taking a Salzburg to Vienna train. While traveling between these two fabulous cities on a high-speed train, you have an amazing chance to take advantage of the great onboard service and enjoy the scenic landscapes passing by the outside of the window. All trains operating on the route are designed to provide the highest level of comfort during the ride and are equipped with comfortable seats, power sockets, free Wi-Fi, and spacious luggage area. What is more, Salzburg to Vienna train schedule boasts numerous daily departures so you can easily plan your dream Austria adventure!

Can you do a day trip from Salzburg to Vienna?

With 42 departures and travel time of about 2.5 hours, the railway is a great opportunity for travelers to take Salzburg to Vienna day trip to get acquainted with this beautiful Belgium's city. Just take Railjet, Nightjet, or Railjet Xpress train and relax having wonderful journey.

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Salzburg?

Yes. OBB provides three types of trains for your Salzburg to Vienna journey. Whether you choose Railjet, Nightjet, or Railjet Xpress, you will be carried from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof directly to Vienna Hauptbahnhof only in about 2.5 hours.

Salzburg to Vienna Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 25 min
3 hrs 25 min
03:11
11:11
22
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 25 min
3 hrs 25 min
12:07
17:11
15
Evening trains
2 hrs 25 min
2 hrs 54 min
18:07
20:30
8
Night trains
2 hrs 25 min
2 hrs 54 min
21:07
22:07
3

Trains on Salzburg - Vienna Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
2 hrs 54 min
$37
16
Express train
2 hrs 51 min
$60
1
OEBB
OEBB
Comfort night train
3 hrs 25 min
$60
2
OEBB
OEBB
Intercity train
2 hrs 37 min
$37
2
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
3 hrs 25 min
$37
1
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
2 hrs 25 min
$37
26
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Salzburg to Vienna Train Review & Rating

Our travel was excellent. Train was clean with good service

Stafania G. about traveling from Salzburg to Vienna