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The cheapest and fastest trainsfrom Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg HbfShowing times and prices for Jul 16
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
2h 30m
Average duration
2h 40m
Trains per day
39
Distance
196 km
Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf train with Westbahn
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m 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 Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Salzburg Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
The journey is about 2m faster (3h 3m by train vs 3h 5m by car) and roughly $19 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 (€53) vs $84 (€69)). 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 Westbahn.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf trains for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79214 | 9:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19952 | 9:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
908 | 9:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 12:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
964 | 10:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 12:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX13470 | 10:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ IC 640 | 10:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 1:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
910 | 10:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 1:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79216 | 11:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 1:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19976 | 11:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 204+ IC 642 | 11:30 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h19 | 2:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
912 | 11:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 2:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19982 | 12:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ IC 644 | 12:23 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
914 | 12:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 3:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19916 | 1:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 3:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
916 | 1:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX13474 | 2:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ IC 648 | 2:23 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
918 | 2:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 5:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79220 | 3:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 187 | 3:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 5:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
920 | 3:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 740 | 3:48 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 6:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
966 | 4:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
922 | 4:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79222 | 5:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19970 | 5:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 7:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
924 | 5:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 744 | 5:48 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 8:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
968 | 6:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19988 | 6:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 8:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
926 | 6:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
954 | 7:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
928 | 7:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 664 | 8:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h41 | 10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
930 | 8:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 11:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 764 | 9:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h41 | 11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX 768 | 10:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h41 | 12:59 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5+ EC 462 | 11:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h49 | 2:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
998 | 12:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 2:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ RJ 820+ REX 2 | 12:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 6h24 | 6:42 AM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
CJX 5+ IC 848 | 4:48 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 7:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX19938 | 5:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 7:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
900 | 5:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 540 | 5:49 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h00 | 8:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
960 | 6:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19960 | 6:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 8:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
902 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
79212 | 7:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19950 | 7:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 9:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
904 | 7:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 544 | 7:48 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 10:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
962 | 8:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX19962 | 8:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
REX 51+ IC 546 | 8:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 11:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
906 | 8:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Westbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf trainsWestbahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Vienna Westbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf from $24 (€20). 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 | Nightjet
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf
Most Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf trains use the Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Vienna Westbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Wien Westbahnhof from Vienna city centre
Wien Westbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Westbahnhof train station facilities and services
Wien Westbahnhof 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Westpol, Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Wien Westbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wien Westbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Westbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof, Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle, Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof.
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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