The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
28
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 28 trains that leave Salzburg Hbf for Vienna Westbahnhof on Tue, Jan 20, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 20 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 Tue, Jan 20 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.
IC 547+
S 80 · S 50
IC 547+
REX 51







Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €537.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€52 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €547 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof trains for today, Monday, January 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, January 20 | |||||
![]() | 4:18 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h34 | 6:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 7:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 7:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 763 · CJX 5 | 7:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h35 | 9:42 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
IC 547+ S 80 · S 50 | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h22 | 10:33 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2 transfers | |
IC 547+ REX 51 | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 3h26 | 10:37 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 9:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 10:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 11:22 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 11:52 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:22 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 12:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 1:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:52 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 2:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 3:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 4:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 5:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 5:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 6:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 7:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:22 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 7:52 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:52 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2h30 | 8:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Westbahn as well as ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB | InterCity offer trains services from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof.
Why book with Omio vs Westbahn?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Westbahn, but also compare tickets for the likes of ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet and ÖBB | InterCity to find the best option for your trip from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof start from as low as $24 (€19) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $65 (€52) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 25 daily trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof with 21 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 30m but the average duration is 2h 51m
Train Operators
- Travel from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof with Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, and ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Westbahn.
- High-speed trains are available.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 01:53 AM and the last at 07:11 PM
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 01:53 |
Last train 19:11 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Vienna Westbahnhof from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB Nightjet
ÖBB | S-Bahn
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Westbahnhof
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
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