The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$30
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$83
Fastest journey on Oct 08
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
2 h 30 m
Trains on Oct 08
55
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 55 trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport, including 27 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 264 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 Thu, Oct 08 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.
RJX19937+
REX 710:07 PM3h08Salzburg Hbf1:15 AMVienna Airport$301One-way1 transfer
EC 463+
RJ 5633:50 AM3h07Salzburg Hbf6:57 AMVienna Airport$421One-way1 transfer
NJ 13487+
IC 5414:33 AM3h54Salzburg Hbf8:27 AMVienna Airport$481One-way1 transfer
RJ 845 · RJ 82110:11 PM7h46Salzburg Hbf5:57 AMVienna Airport$541One-way1 transfer
IC 7497:11 PM3h16Salzburg Hbf10:27 PMVienna Airport$591One-way0 transfers
9557:22 AM2h30Salzburg Hbf9:52 AMVienna Westbahnhof$641One-way0 transfers
9317:52 PM2h30Salzburg Hbf10:22 PMVienna Westbahnhof$641One-way0 transfers
9697:22 PM2h30Salzburg Hbf9:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof$641One-way0 transfers
792238:22 PM2h30Salzburg Hbf10:52 PMVienna Westbahnhof$641One-way0 transfers
9035:52 AM2h30Salzburg Hbf8:22 AMVienna Westbahnhof$641One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $15 (€13) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 13:11. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 6:07 AM |
Last train 1:11 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
931 | 7:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
79223 | 8:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 8 | |||||
EC 463+ RJ 563 | 3:50 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h07 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NJ 13487+ IC 541 | 4:33 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h54 | 8:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX 769 | 5:01 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h56 | 7:57 AM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
951+ IC 643 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h09 | 2:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
951+ RJX19983 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h39 | 1:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
951+ IC 641 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h09 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
951+ IC 545 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h09 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
951+ RJX19979 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4h39 | 9:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
951+ IC 543 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4h09 | 9:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
951 | 5:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h34 | 7:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
903+ RJX19983 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h05 | 1:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
903+ IC 643 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 8h35 | 2:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
903+ IC 641 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h35 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
903+ RJX19979 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4h05 | 9:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
903+ IC 545 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4h35 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
903+ IC 543 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h35 | 9:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
903 | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 761+ RJ 655 | 6:01 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h56 | 8:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 543 | 6:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 9:27 AM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
953+ IC 545 | 6:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4h05 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
953+ RJX19979 | 6:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h35 | 9:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
953 | 6:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
905+ IC 545 | 6:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h35 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
905 | 6:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
955 | 7:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
907 | 7:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 265+ RJ 657 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 10:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 547 | 8:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 11:27 AM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19981 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 11:57 AM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1211+ REX 7 | 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h15 | 1:15 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19975+ RJ 659 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 12:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 641 | 10:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19983 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 1:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 186+ RJ 551 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 2:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 645 | 12:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 3:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19985 | 1:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 3:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 647 | 1:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 4:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1215+ REX 7 | 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h15 | 5:15 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
RJX19977+ RJ 113 | 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 4:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 649 | 2:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 5:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13477 | 3:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 5:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 741 | 3:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 6:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19915 · RJX19555 | 4:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 6:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 743 | 4:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 7:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13479 | 5:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 745 | 5:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19957 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 747 | 6:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 261+ RJ 19757 | 7:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 9:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 749 | 7:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
969 | 7:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport trainsÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Vienna International Airport from $15 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Westbahn
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ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
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.
Traveling by train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
The train connection between Salzburg Hbf and Vienna International Airport offers a convenient and efficient way to travel between these two vibrant locations. With services provided by ÖBB, including the Railjet trains, as well as Westbahn options, passengers can enjoy comfortable rides with frequent departures throughout the day. The journey typically takes around 2 hours and provides scenic views of Austria's picturesque landscapes along the route.
Train Connection: Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. There are up to 15 direct connections available each day, making it a convenient option for travelers.
Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
The first daily train journey from Salzburg Hbf departs at 06:07, providing an early start for travelers heading to the vibrant city of Vienna. The last departure is scheduled for 19:11, allowing visitors ample time throughout the day to explore and enjoy their trip before returning in the evening.
Train Tickets Price for Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport is €35. The average ticket price typically ranges around €59, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these beautiful Austrian cities.
Exploring Vienna's Architectural and Cultural Treasures
Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg emperors, boasts a rich history that dates back to the 17th century when it was transformed from a hunting lodge into an opulent baroque palace. Its significance lies not only in its architectural grandeur but also as a symbol of Austria's imperial past and cultural heritage; today, it is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unique features include its stunning gardens, intricate fountains, and the world’s oldest zoo located on its grounds—an experience that beautifully blends nature with history.
St. Stephen's Cathedral stands proudly at the heart of Vienna and has been an iconic religious site since its construction began in 1137; this magnificent Gothic structure reflects centuries of artistic evolution and historical events. The cathedral holds great significance for both locals and visitors alike as it serves as a spiritual center while showcasing remarkable artworks like the famous altarpiece by Friedrich von Schwindt. One unique feature is its striking tiled roof adorned with colorful patterns representing various symbols including Austria’s coat of arms—a sight that captivates all who gaze upon it.
Belvedere Palace consists of two Baroque palaces set amidst beautiful gardens designed by renowned architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt in the early 18th century; originally built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, this landmark embodies elegance and power through artful design. It plays an essential role in Austrian culture today housing one of Europe’s most significant collections—including Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss"—making it vital to understanding Viennese art history. A standout characteristic is its breathtaking terraced garden which offers panoramic views over Vienna—a perfect spot for capturing unforgettable memories during your visit.
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport 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 International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Most Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg Hbf and Vienna International Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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