- Must visit
Mozarts Geburtshaus
Mozart’s birthplace on Getreidegasse, presenting original instruments, documents, and rooms linked to his early life in Salzburg.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof 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 Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 76 trains that leave Vienna Westbahnhof for Salzburg Hbf on Mon, Jun 01, 43 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 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 Mon, Jun 01 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.




CJX 5+
RJ 820+
REX 2
978
922
968
964Omio 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 $42. 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 $42, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $86 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 $66 (€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 $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($66 (€53) vs $86 (€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.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 848+ REX 51 | 4:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 7:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX 368 | 5:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 7:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 · RJX 660 | 6:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 8:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
902 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 542 | 6:48 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 9:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
970 | 7:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 560 | 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 | |
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 · RJX 662 | 8:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 10:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 546+ REX 51 | 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 | |
972 | 9:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 11:38 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 562 | 9:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 11:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 548+ REX 51 | 9:23 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h26 | 12:49 PM 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 · RJX 860 | 10:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 640+ REX 51 | 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 | |
974 | 11:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 1:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 766 | 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 · RJX 862 | 12:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 2:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 644+ REX 51 | 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 · RJX 566 | 1:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 3:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 102+ IC 646 | 1:30 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h19 | 4:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
916 | 1:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 4:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 864 | 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 | |
976 | 3:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 5:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 168 | 3:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 5:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
![]() | 4:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
966 | 4:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 6:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 866 | 4:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
922 | 4:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 742 | 4:48 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 7:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
978 | 5:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 7:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5 · RJX 760 | 5:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h35 | 7:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
![]() | 6:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 8:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
968 | 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 | |
926 | 6:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
954 | 7:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 9:38 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
928 | 7:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h30 | 10:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
CJX 5+ IC 748 | 7:48 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 3h01 | 10:49 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX 264 | 8:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h41 | 10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 2h34 | 11:12 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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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 $25 (€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 $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 11:18 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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