The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$55
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$84
Fastest journey on Aug 30
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
2 h 51 m
Trains on Aug 30
24
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport 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 International Airport to Salzburg Hbf will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 24 trains from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf, including 16 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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 7487:34 PM3h15Vienna Airport10:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$551One-way0 transfers
IC 7445:34 PM3h15Vienna Airport8:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$681One-way0 transfers
RJX199727:02 PM2h51Vienna Airport9:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$681One-way0 transfers
RJ 854+
NJ 404906:02 PM3h10Vienna Airport9:12 PMSalzburg Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
IC 7424:34 PM3h15Vienna Airport7:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$741One-way0 transfers
RJX199561:02 PM2h51Vienna Airport3:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$901One-way0 transfers
RJ 858+
RJX134742:02 PM2h51Vienna Airport4:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$901One-way1 transfer
RJ 856+
RJX199864:02 PM2h51Vienna Airport6:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
RJX199183:02 PM2h51Vienna Airport5:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$901One-way0 transfers
RJX199705:02 PM2h51Vienna Airport7:53 PMSalzburg Hbf$861One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m 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 Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Salzburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
The journey is about 7m faster (2h 57m by train vs 3h 4m by car) and roughly $12 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($66 vs $78). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJX 66+ RJ 856 | 4:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
966 | 4:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 742 | 4:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 7:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
922 | 4:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19970 | 5:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 7:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79222 | 5:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 744 | 5:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 8:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
924 | 5:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 854+ NJ 40490 | 6:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h10 | 9:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 68+ RJ 854 | 6:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 8:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
968 | 6:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
926 | 6:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19972 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 9:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
954 | 7:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 748 | 7:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 10:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
928 | 7:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 664+ RJ 852 | 8:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h57 | 10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
930 | 8:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 11:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 764 | 9:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h57 | 11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 768 | 10:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h57 | 12:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 768+ NJ 19946 | 10:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h47 | 1:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 462+ RJ 650 | 11:02 PM Vienna Airport | 3h05 | 2:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
RJ 754+ RJX 262 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19952 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13470+ RJ 752 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640 | 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 1:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19976 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 642 | 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 2:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX 62+ RJ 750 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644 | 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19956 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 3:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 646 | 1:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 4:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13474+ RJ 858 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 648 | 2:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX19918 | 3:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h51 | 5:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 740 | 3:34 PM Vienna Airport | 3h15 | 6:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Trains from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 but you can travel from only $16 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 12:34. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 3:38 AM |
Last train 12:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf trainsÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE trains will get you between Vienna International Airport and Salzburg Hbf from $25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | InterCity
Westbahn
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
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 | ICE
FAQs: Trains from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf 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 Salzburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf
Most Vienna International Airport to Salzburg Hbf trains use the Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna International Airport and Salzburg Hbf 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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