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Mozarts Geburtshaus
Mozart’s birthplace on Getreidegasse, presenting original instruments, documents, and rooms linked to his early life in Salzburg.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
86
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 86 trains that leave Vienna Hbf for Salzburg Hbf on Fri, Jun 05, 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 251 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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 462
NJ 446
RJ 820+
REX 2
RJ 820+
900
RJ 820 · RJ 668
RJX 860
RJX 662
RJX 562
RJX 368
RJX 560Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $822.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $822 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $766 (€620) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $822 (€665).
Other travel options to Salzburg Hbf take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 5m.
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
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 | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
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 Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 544 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 10:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 544+ 908 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 544+ 906 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 544+ 972 | 7:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 662 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 662+ 910 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 662+ 908 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 662+ 972 | 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 546+ 908 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ 910 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ 964 | 8:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 12:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 562+ 912 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 2:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562+ 964 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 12:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562+ 910 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
D 19780 | 9:45 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h45 | 12:30 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 548 | 9:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 12:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 860 | 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 640 | 10:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 1:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 766 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 642 | 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 2:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 862 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 862+ 916 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 862+ 918 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 862+ 920 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 5h40 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 644+ 916 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ 918 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ 920 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 5h11 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 566 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 3:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 566+ 918 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 566+ 920 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 566+ 976 | 1:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h10 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 646 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 4:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 646+ 918 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 646+ 920 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 646+ 976 | 1:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1220+ 920 | 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h55 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1220+ 918 | 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h55 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1220+ 976 | 2:13 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h25 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 864 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 864+ 976 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 864+ 920 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 864+ 922 | 2:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 648 | 2:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 648+ 920 | 2:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 648+ 922 | 2:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 648+ 966 | 2:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 168 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 5:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 168+ 922 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 168+ 966 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 168+ 924 | 3:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 740 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 6:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 740+ 922 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 740+ 924 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 740+ 978 | 3:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 866 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 866+ 926 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 9:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 866+ 978 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 866+ 924 | 4:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 742 | 4:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 7:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 760 | 5:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 7:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 744 | 5:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 8:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 868 | 6:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 8:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 468 | 6:36 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h36 | 9:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 746 | 6:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 9:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 762 | 7:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 9:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 748 | 7:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 10:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 264 | 8:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 764 | 9:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 768 | 10:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h31 | 12:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 446 | 10:44 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h05 | 1:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 462 | 11:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h39 | 2:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
RJ 820 · RJ 668 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h21 | 6:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 820+ 900 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h40 | 8:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 820+ REX 2 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 6:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 820+ REX 2 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 6h14 | 6:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJ 820+ REX 2 | 12:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h13 | 7:41 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 848 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 7:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 848+ 960 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 8:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 848+ 902 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 848+ 900 | 4:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 8:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 368 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 7:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 368+ 904 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h40 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 368+ 902 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h40 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 368+ 960 | 5:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h10 | 8:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 407 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h51 | 8:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 407+ 902 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h29 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 407+ 904 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h29 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 407+ 970 | 5:39 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h59 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 540 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 8:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 540+ 904 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 4h11 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 540+ 970 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h41 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 540+ 902 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h11 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 660 | 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 8:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 542 | 6:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h52 | 9:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 560 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h25 | 9:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vienna Hbf to Salzburg Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:57, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 155 miles (251 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 155 miles (251 km) |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 2:57 AM |
Last train 10:28 PM |
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Discover the best of Salzburg Hbf — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg Hbf trip today.
Mozart’s birthplace on Getreidegasse, presenting original instruments, documents, and rooms linked to his early life in Salzburg.
A major museum complex linking the Cathedral, Residenz state rooms, and galleries, offering a strong overview of Salzburg’s Baroque heritage.
The residence where Mozart later lived with his family, with exhibitions on his life, music, and Salzburg years.
Salzburg’s most famous shopping street, lined with historic buildings, wrought-iron guild signs, and Mozart associations.
Formal palace gardens with statues, flower beds, and classic postcard views toward the fortress and old town.
A wooded hill above the old town with scenic walks, city viewpoints, and easy access to major panorama spots.
A famous Salzburg dessert: a sweet, airy soufflé shaped like the city’s hills and traditionally served warm.
Small Alpine pasta dumplings tossed with melted cheese and onions, a hearty Austrian comfort dish common in Salzburg.
Breaded veal cutlet fried until crisp, a classic Austrian specialty widely served in traditional Salzburg inns.
Well-known historic tavern serving hearty Salzburg and Austrian dishes such as roast meats and dumplings in a rustic setting.
Historic Salzburg restaurant known for refined Austrian cuisine in an elegant setting within St. Peter’s precinct.
Traditional Austrian inn near the old town, popular for schnitzel, dumplings, and a classic beer-house atmosphere.
Salzburg is pricier than many Austrian cities. Hotels and restaurants near the station and old town cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafes and taxis. In restaurants, 5-10% is appreciated for good service; hand it directly to the server.
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