The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€58
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf will cost around €58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 53 trains that leave Vienna Westbahnhof for Salzburg Hbf on Mon, Aug 03, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 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.
CJX 5+
RJ 820+
REX 212:18 AM6h24Vienna Westbahnhof6:42 AMSalzburg Hbf€201One-way2 transfers
CJX 5+
IC 7424:48 PM3h01Vienna Westbahnhof7:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
REX 51+
IC 6482:23 PM3h26Vienna Westbahnhof5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€451One-way1 transfer
CJX 5+
IC 7403:48 PM3h01Vienna Westbahnhof6:49 PMSalzburg Hbf€451One-way1 transfer
CJX 5 · RJX199705:18 PM2h35Vienna Westbahnhof7:53 PMSalzburg Hbf€501One-way1 transfer
9606:08 AM2h30Vienna Westbahnhof8:38 AMSalzburg Hbf€541One-way0 transfers
9047:38 AM2h30Vienna Westbahnhof10:08 AMSalzburg Hbf€541One-way0 transfers
9664:08 PM2h30Vienna Westbahnhof6:38 PMSalzburg Hbf€691One-way0 transfers
9203:38 PM2h30Vienna Westbahnhof6:08 PMSalzburg Hbf€541One-way0 transfers
9005:38 AM2h30Vienna Westbahnhof8:08 AMSalzburg Hbf€541One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 249 km
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€53 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CJX 5 · RJX 768 | 10:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h41 | 12:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5+ EC 462 | 11:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h49 | 2:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 3 | |||||
998 | 12:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 2:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ RJ 820+ REX 2 | 12:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h24 | 6:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
CJX 5+ RJ 820+ REX 2 | 12:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h24 | 6:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 848+ REX 51 | 4:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 7:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX19938 | 5:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 7:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
900 | 5:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 540 | 5:49 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 8:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960 | 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19960 | 6:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 8:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
902 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79212 | 7:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19950 | 7:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 9:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
904 | 7:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 544 | 7:48 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 10:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
962 | 8:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19962 | 8:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ REX 51 | 8:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
906 | 8:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79214 | 9:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19952 | 9:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
908 | 9:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
964 | 10:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 12:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX13470 | 10:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640+ REX 51 | 10:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 1:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
910 | 10:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79216 | 11:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 1:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19976 | 11:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 204+ IC 642 | 11:30 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h19 | 2:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
912 | 11:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 2:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19982 | 12:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ REX 51 | 12:23 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
914 | 12:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 3:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19916 | 1:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 3:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
916 | 1:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX13474 | 2:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 648+ REX 51 | 2:23 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
918 | 2:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79220 | 3:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 187 | 3:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 5:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
920 | 3:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 740 | 3:48 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 6:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
966 | 4:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19986 | 4:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
922 | 4:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 742 | 4:48 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 7:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
79222 | 5:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19970 | 5:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 7:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
924 | 5:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
968 | 6:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
926 | 6:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
954 | 7:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
928 | 7:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
930 | 8:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 11:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Vienna Westbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Westbahnhof 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
Popular train stations from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Most Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf trains use the Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna Westbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Wien Westbahnhof from Vienna city centre
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
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