The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna Westbahnhof for Salzburg on Wed, Dec 03, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 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 Wed, Dec 03 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.










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Compare train and bus for Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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€46 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg trains for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 262 | 7:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 9:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
D 1018+ RJ 546 | 7:45 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h04 | 10:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 162 | 8:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ IC 548 | 8:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 50 · S 80+ IC 548 | 8:26 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h23 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 8:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 60 | 9:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ RJ 640 | 9:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 12:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S 50 · S 80+ RJ 640 | 9:26 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h23 | 12:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 12:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 2:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 3:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 4:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 10:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 3 | |||||
![]() | 3:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:08 AM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:38 AM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg
Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:38, the last at 17:18. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average train duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 03:38 |
Last train 17:18 |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Vienna Westbahnhof and Salzburg from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg
- 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
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, with several public parking options in the vicinity.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- Hotel Schloss Mönchstein
- Hotel Villa Carlton
- Hotel & Villa Auersperg
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities, primarily serving local and regional routes.
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Line S3
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