Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Salzburg will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
Of the 37 trains that leave Vienna for Salzburg on Wed, May 14, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 14 the direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Wed, May 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 53 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:45 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 6:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:15 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 7:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 7:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 8:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:45 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 10:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:15 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:15 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 2:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 3:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 3:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:45 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 4:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h53 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h57 | 9:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h57 | 1:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 31 |
Direct trains 30 |
Train providers 11 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Travel to Salzburg from Vienna from €20 with Omio’s train partners Westbahn, ÖBB and ÖBB | Railjet! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.
Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.
Train information from Vienna to Salzburg with Westbahn:
Austrian train companies ÖBB and Westbahn operate direct high speed trains from Vienna to Salzburg. The 157 mile route takes approximately 2 and a half hours and trains run on a regular basis, with between 2 and 4 trains departing from Vienna each hour throughout the week and at weekends. The first train leaves around 6:00 a.m. and the last train departs close to midnight.
Departure Station: Vienna West train station (Wien Westbahnhof) is located just west of the city centre next to Mariahilferstrasse, the city's main shopping street. There are regular underground (U-Bahn), tram and bus services to the station. The city centre is about a 10 minute journey on the underground.
Arrival Station: The Salzburg train station (Salzburg Hauptbahnhof) is the major transport hub in western Austria. There are numerous city buses, post buses and train routes operating services to local areas and nearby communities. The station is a 15 minute walk from the main city centre, or you can take a taxi from outside the main exit.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salzburg Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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