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Savaria Museum
The city’s key archaeological museum, presenting Roman Savaria finds and regional history with strong scholarly collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 12
$28
Average ticket price on Sep 12
$40
Fastest journey on Sep 12
2 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 12
2 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 12
24
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Szombathely is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Szombathely will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Szombathely without transferring at least once.
REX 6+
R 9184
REX 6+
R 9174
REX 6+
R 9162
REX 6+
R 9164
REX 6+
R 9176
REX 6+
R 9184
REX 6+
R 9174
REX 6+
R 9162
REX 6+
R 9164
REX 6+
R 9176Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Szombathely among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a ferry costs an average of $48.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Szombathely:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Szombathely costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Vienna to Szombathely costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Szombathely take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Train takes on average 2h 19m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€1). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 1h 51m 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.
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 to Szombathely trains for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REX 6+ R 9156 | 12:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 2:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
EC 145+ R 39824 | 12:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h16 | 3:56 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX19956+ REX 6+ R 9176 | 1:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 3:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9176 | 1:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 3:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX 63+ IC 926 | 1:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h09 | 4:49 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJ 858+ REX 6+ R 9186 | 2:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 4:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9186 | 2:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 4:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
EC 147+ R 39846 · R 39816 | 2:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h50 | 5:30 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
RJX19918+ REX 6+ R 9196 | 3:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 5:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9196 | 3:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 5:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX 65+ IC 350 | 3:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h09 | 6:49 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJ 856+ REX 6+ R 9158 | 4:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 6:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 7+ EC 149+ R 39856 · R 39818 | 4:16 PM Vienna Airport | 3h14 | 7:30 PM Szombathely | 3 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9158 | 4:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 6:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
EC 149+ R 39856 · R 39818 | 4:42 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h48 | 7:30 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
RJX19970+ REX 6+ R 9168 | 5:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 7:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9168 | 5:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 7:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX 67+ IC 928 | 5:40 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h09 | 8:49 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJ 854+ REX 6+ R 9178 | 6:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 8:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 7+ RJX19915+ R 39828 | 6:16 PM Vienna Airport | 2h54 | 9:10 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9178 | 6:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 8:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX19915+ R 39828 | 6:42 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h28 | 9:10 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX19972+ REX 6+ R 9188 | 7:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 9:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 7+ EC 341+ IC 938 | 7:16 PM Vienna Airport | 3h33 | 10:49 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9188 | 7:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 9:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
EC 341+ IC 938 | 7:42 PM Vienna Hbf | 3h07 | 10:49 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX 764+ REX 6+ R 9198 | 9:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h32 | 11:34 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9198 | 9:23 PM Vienna Hbf | 2h11 | 11:34 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
REX 6+ R 9162 | 6:23 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 8:58 AM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
EC 463+ R 39812 | 6:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h34 | 10:14 AM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX19950 · RJX 267+ IC 354 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 3h47 | 10:49 AM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
RJX 267+ IC 354 | 7:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h09 | 10:49 AM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJ 754+ REX 6+ R 9154 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 10:58 AM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9154 | 8:23 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 10:58 AM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
REX 7 · REX 6+ R 9164 | 8:46 AM Vienna Airport | 3h12 | 11:58 AM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
RJX19952 · RJX19929+ IC 924 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 3h47 | 12:49 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9164 | 9:23 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 11:58 AM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX19929+ IC 924 | 9:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h09 | 12:49 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJ 752+ REX 6+ R 9174 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 12:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9174 | 10:23 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 12:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX19976+ REX 6+ R 9184 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 1:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
REX 6+ R 9184 | 11:23 AM Vienna Hbf | 2h35 | 1:58 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJX 61+ IC 934 | 11:40 AM Vienna Hbf | 3h09 | 2:49 PM Szombathely | 1 transfer | |
RJ 750+ REX 6+ R 9156 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 2h56 | 2:58 PM Szombathely | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Szombathely run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Szombathely — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Szombathely trip today.
The city’s key archaeological museum, presenting Roman Savaria finds and regional history with strong scholarly collections.
Modern museum built around the reconstructed Isis sanctuary, explaining the Roman cult and Szombathely’s ancient past.
Open-air village museum showing traditional Vas County rural buildings, crafts, and everyday life in an atmospheric setting.
The city’s principal square, framed by historic buildings, monuments, and churches, ideal for orientation and photos.
Botanical arboretum famous for rhododendrons and diverse plant collections, especially attractive in spring bloom.
Leafy park around a boating lake, loved for walking, relaxing, and seasonal events close to the center.
Vas County style blood sausage made with pork, blood and groats. A classic pig-slaughter specialty long associated with village cooking in the Szombathely area.
Smoked or fresh liver sausage seasoned with marjoram and pepper. It is a traditional winter and market food across Western Hungary, including Vas County.
Hearty beef soup enriched with root vegetables and often small dumplings. A staple of festive Hungarian meals and widely loved in local homes and inns.
Established fine dining restaurant known for refined Hungarian cuisine, seasonal ingredients and elegant service in a polished setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving hearty Hungarian classics, grilled meats and local favourites in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere.
Popular casual venue for Hungarian dishes, generous portions and dependable daily specials. Good choice for an informal local meal.
Budget-friendly for Hungary: lower hotel, dining, and local transit costs than Budapest and many EU city breaks.
Service may be included. If not, tip about 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafes.
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Szombathely vasútállomás -> Fő tér, Szombathely
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Szombathely 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 Szombathely, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Szombathely trains use the Wien Hauptbahnhof to Szombathely station pair, with some services arriving at Szombathely-Szölös. Use this guide to compare Vienna and Szombathely train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Meidling Bahnhof is 4 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Meidling Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Meidlinger Markt, Gasthaus Tirolergarten
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainers, Austria Trend Hotel Bosei, Hotel Fabrik.
Szombathely is 1 km from Szombathely city centre. Public transport options include:
Szombathely has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Forum, Mészáros Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Szombathely. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Szombathely. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Szombathely: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Szombathely: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Szombathely: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Claudius, P4W Hotel Residence Szombathely, Hotel Wagner.
Szombathely-Szölös is 3 km from Szombathely city centre. Public transport options include:
Szombathely-Szölös has practical services for this route, including Parking and Accessibility.
Available at Szombathely-Szölös: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Szombathely-Szölös.
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