Shortest travel time:
2 h 25 m
Longest travel time:
3 h 21 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$37
Avg. daily departures:
51
Earliest departure:
04:55
Latest departure:
23:28
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
309 km
Salzburg
Salzburg train station
Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
Südtiroler Pl. 7, 5020, Salzburg, Austria

Vienna to Salzburg Train Information

Without a doubt, one of the best ways to take in the incomparable beauty of Austria is taking a Vienna to Salzburg high-speed train. During the train ride between these two fabulous cities, 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 and are equipped with comfortable seats, power sockets, free Wi-Fi, and spacious luggage area. What is more, Vienna to Salzburg train timetable offers numerous daily departures so you can easily plan your dream Austria adventure!

Can you do a day trip from Vienna to Salzburg?

Sure! Considering an extensive train schedule of 37 departures and average travel time of 3 hours, train is definitely one of the easiest way to take Vienna to Salzburg day trip.

Is there a direct train from Vienna to Salzburg?

Yes, there are 37 direct OBB trains departures from Vienna to Salzburg per day with an average travel time of 3 hours. You can take Railjet, comfort Nightjet, or Railjet Xpress trains.

Vienna to Salzburg Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
2 hrs 25 min
3 hrs 21 min
04:55
11:55
21
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 25 min
2 hrs 55 min
12:28
17:55
18
Evening trains
2 hrs 25 min
2 hrs 54 min
18:28
20:55
7
Night trains
2 hrs 31 min
3 hrs 8 min
21:28
23:28
5

Trains on Vienna - Salzburg Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
2 hrs 54 min
$37
17
Express train
2 hrs 39 min
$52
1
OEBB
OEBB
Comfort night train
2 hrs 34 min
$37
2
OEBB
OEBB
Intercity train
2 hrs 41 min
$37
3
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
2 hrs 50 min
$37
2
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
2 hrs 25 min
$37
26
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Vienna to Salzburg Train Review & Rating

Great way to travel. Clean, quiet, fast and efficient

Jill N. about traveling from Vienna to Salzburg