- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum
World-class art museum in a grand Ringstrasse palace, especially strong in Bruegel, Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and classical collections.
Cheapest price
€115
Average price
€159
Fastest journey
10 h 23 m
Average duration
10 h 49 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
660 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Vienna will cost around €159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €115.
It's difficult to get from Salzburg to Vienna without transferring at least 3 times.
RB90 · RB22+
ICE 371 · ICE 517
RB90 · RB22+
ICE 621+
RJX 69
RB90 · RB22+
ICE 371 · ICE 517
RB90 · RB22+
ICE 621+
RJX 69
10916 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 · EC 213
4159 · ICE 629 · EC 1219+
61815
10916 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 · EC 213
10916 · ICE 629 · EC 1219+
61814
RB90 · RB22 · RJX 261+
ICE 625
RB90 · RB22+
ICE 211+
RJX19957Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 410 miles (660 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€112 Average price | €107 Average price | €53 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Vienna:
A bus is €53 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Vienna costing on average €107.
A bus is €59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Vienna costing on average €112.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Tickets start at around €112 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-52.03. The journey takes 9h 52m versus 8h 25m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Vienna trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 625+ RJX 261 | 10:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h01 | 9:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 625+ RJX 261 | 10:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h26 | 9:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 371 · ICE 517 | 10:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h32 | 10:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 5 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 371 · ICE 517 | 10:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h56 | 10:27 PM Vienna Airport | 5 transfers | |
61814+ 10916 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | 11:50 AM Burbach(Kr Siegen) | 10h42 | 10:32 PM Vienna | 5 transfers | |
61814+ 10916 · ICE 629 · EC 1219 | On time 11:50 AM Burbach(Kr Siegen) | 10h57 | 10:47 PM Vienna | 3 transfers | |
61815 · 15137+ 4159 · ICE 629 | On time 12:24 PM Niederdresselndorf | 10h23 | 10:47 PM Vienna | 4 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 621+ RJX 69 | 8:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h32 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 621+ RJX 69 | 8:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h01 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 621+ RJX 69 | 8:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h26 | 7:57 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 621+ RJX 69 | 8:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h56 | 8:27 PM Vienna Airport | 4 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 211+ IC 747 | 9:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h32 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 211+ IC 747 | 9:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h56 | 9:27 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 211+ RJX19957 | 9:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h26 | 8:57 PM Vienna Airport | 3 transfers | |
RB90 · RB22+ ICE 211+ RJX19957 | 9:31 AM Westerburg station | 11h01 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Salzburg to Vienna run on average 19 times per day, taking around 9h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €29 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 410 miles (660 km) distance in 10h 9m.
Distance 410 miles (660 km) |
Average train duration 9h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 10h 9m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 84 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Vienna 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Salzburg to Vienna trains use the Westerburg to Flughafen Wien station pair, with some services arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Hütteldorf is 8 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hütteldorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hütteldorfer, Gasthaus Maria Brunn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hütteldorf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel An der Wien, Hotel Kreiner, Hotel Hadrigan.
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