The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
36
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 $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 36 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Vienna International Airport on Mon, May 25, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 2 h 50 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.
EC 463+
RJ 5633:50 AM3h07Salzburg Hbf6:57 AMVienna Airport$311One-way1 transfer
IC 843+
S 7 · S 29:11 PM3h30Salzburg Hbf12:41 AMVienna Airport$371One-way2 transfers
RJ 263+
S 7 · S 112:13 AM4h28Salzburg Hbf4:41 AMVienna Airport$431One-way2 transfers
IC 841+
S 7 · S 28:11 PM3h30Salzburg Hbf11:41 PMVienna Airport$551One-way2 transfers
RJX 265+
RJ 6578:07 AM2h50Salzburg Hbf10:57 AMVienna Airport$621One-way1 transfer
RJX 8619:07 AM2h50Salzburg Hbf11:57 AMVienna Airport$901One-way0 transfers
RJX 8695:07 PM2h50Salzburg Hbf7:57 PMVienna Airport$861One-way0 transfers
RJX 5676:07 PM2h50Salzburg Hbf8:57 PMVienna Airport$861One-way0 transfers
RJX 5698:07 PM2h50Salzburg Hbf10:57 PMVienna Airport$861One-way0 transfers
RJX 86311:07 AM2h50Salzburg Hbf1:57 PMVienna Airport$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport costing on average $75 (€60).
Other travel options to Vienna International Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 169 · RJX 569 | 8:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 10:57 PM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 841+ S 1 · S 7 | 8:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h30 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 841+ S 2 · S 7 | 8:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h30 | 11:41 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 406+ S 7+ REX 1 | 8:30 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h41 | 12:11 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 663+ S 7 · S 1 | 9:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h04 | 12:11 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 663+ S 2 · S 7 | 9:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h04 | 12:11 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 843+ S 2 · S 7 | 9:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h30 | 12:41 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
RJX 367+ S 7 · S 2 | 10:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 3h04 | 1:11 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
RJ 263+ S 1 · S 7 | 12:13 AM Salzburg Hbf | 4h28 | 4:41 AM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
EC 463+ RJ 563 | 3:50 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h07 | 6:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40236+ RJX 769 | 4:33 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h24 | 7:57 AM Vienna Airport | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
RJX 669 | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 9:57 AM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 545 | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 10:27 AM Vienna Airport | 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 | |
RJX 861 | 9:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 11:57 AM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 549 | 9:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 12:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 765+ 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 | |
RJX 863 | 11:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h50 | 1:57 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 643 | 11:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h16 | 2:27 PM Vienna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 161+ 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 | |
RJX 865 | 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 | |
RJX 767+ 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 | |
RJX 867 | 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 | |
RJX 165+ RJ 555 | 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 | |
RJX 869 | 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 | |
RJX 567 | 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 757 | 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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:07, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 6:07 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna International Airport trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | S-Bahn, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Vienna International Airport from $31 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Westbahn
ÖBB | Nightjet
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.
ÖBB | S-Bahn
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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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