Trains from Vienna to Salzburg

  • Lowest price from ≈ $21.77 €18.99
  • Average duration 2h 28m
  • Connections per day 54
  • Distance 252 km
  • CO₂ per person 4 kg

train from Vienna to Salzburg

The journey from Vienna to Salzburg is about 252 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 28m with 54 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $21.77 €18.99
Trip duration 2h 28m
Connections per day 54
Lowest price ≈ $21.77 €18.99
Highest price ≈ $75.54 €65.90
First departure 12:08 AM
Last departure 08:45 PM
Distance 252 km
Departure Vienna
Arrival Salzburg
Travel operator WESTbahn
Find the best price
Westbahn17.64 kg CO₂
18:15Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m
20:38Salzburg Hbf
≈ $0.00 BGN 0.00
direct
Westbahn17.64 kg CO₂
17:15Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m
19:38Salzburg Hbf
≈ $0.00 BGN 0.00
direct
Westbahn17.64 kg CO₂
11:08Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m
13:38Salzburg Hbf
≈ $0.00 BGN 0.00
direct

Next departures from Vienna to Salzburg

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

WESTbahn ≈ $33.23 €28.99
00:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 34m · direct
02:42 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.23 €28.99
00:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 27m · direct
02:42 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $21.77 €18.99
05:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
08:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $21.77 €18.99
05:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
08:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.23 €28.99
06:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
08:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.23 €28.99
06:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
08:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $44.69 €38.99
06:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
09:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $44.69 €38.99
06:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
09:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
07:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
09:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
07:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
09:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
08:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
10:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
08:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
11:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
08:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
11:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
09:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
11:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
09:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
11:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
09:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
12:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
09:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
12:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
10:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
12:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
10:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
12:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
10:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
13:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
10:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
13:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
11:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
13:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
11:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
13:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
11:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
14:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
11:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
14:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $56.16 €48.99
12:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
15:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $56.16 €48.99
12:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
15:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
13:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
16:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
13:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
16:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
14:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
17:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
14:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
17:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
15:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
17:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
15:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
17:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
15:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
18:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
15:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
18:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
16:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
18:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
16:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
18:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
16:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
19:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
16:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
19:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
17:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
19:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
17:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
19:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
17:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 50m · direct
20:28 Salzburg Süd Train Stop
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
17:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
20:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
17:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
20:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
17:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 43m · direct
20:28 Salzburg Süd Train Stop
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
18:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
20:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $75.54 €65.90
18:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
20:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
19:08 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
21:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $50.43 €43.99
19:15 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
21:38 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.23 €28.99
19:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 30m · direct
22:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $33.23 €28.99
19:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 23m · direct
22:08 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $21.77 €18.99
20:38 Wien Westbahnhof (U3)
2h 34m · direct
23:12 Salzburg Hbf
WESTbahn ≈ $21.77 €18.99
20:45 Wien, Hütteldorf
2h 27m · direct
23:12 Salzburg Hbf
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

WestBahn is a railway company operating in Austria, mainly on the Western railway line between Vienna and Salzburg. It was established in 2008 and focuses on comfort and customer pleasure while providing regular passenger train services. WestBahn operates a fleet of modern trains equipped with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and air conditioning.

Ticket types and services from Vienna to Salzburg

Compare different ticket types and on-board services for the journey from Vienna to Salzburg.

Standard Class

A standard ticket is a type of ticket for the second class.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Comfort Class

Comfort ticket is a type of ticket for the second class, but offers more amenities than the Standard ticket like more legroom. Also, the seat reservation is included.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

First Class

First class ticket offers flexibility and extra comfort both in reservation and in terms of amenities.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Wi-Fi
Enjoy uninterrupted online connectivity with WiFi available on all WESTbahn journeys between Vienna and Salzburg.
Power sockets
Each eats come equipped with a 220V power socket on WESTbahn trains.
Luggage
While there is no specific limit to the amount of luggage you can bring on board, there may be an additional charge of €5 for bulky luggage or for carrying a third piece of luggage. This decision is at the discretion of the onboard staff.
Accessibility
In Austria, the WESTbahn's low-floor design ensures barrier-free access. However, platform heights differ in certain Munich stations, so a ramp in carriage 14 assists with boarding. This carriage, ideal for those with mobility challenges, boasts wider aisles, two reservable wheelchair spots, and a nearby restroom with accessibility features.
Food and drink
WESTbahn trains feature WESTcafés with seating and vending machines offering a range of snacks and beverages. While onboard service is inclusive in WESTbahn PLUS, in other sections, stewards will deliver refreshments depending on train occupancy and conditions.
Air conditioning
Every coach offers the comfort of air conditioning.
Bicycle
You can take your bike on WESTbahn trains by reserving a spot for €4.90-€9.90, depending on the route. Without a reservation, it'll cost an additional €5.10 onboard, subject to availability. Children's bikes require payment, but folded e-scooters ride for free if stored properly. Keep in mind that tandems and mopeds aren't allowed, and some high-demand train connections may exclude bike reservations.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 17.64kg
bus 18.9kg
flight 50.4kg
carpool 40.32kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Vienna to Salzburg?

The train journey between Vienna and Salzburg emits 17.64kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Vienna and Salzburg?

Taking the train between Vienna and Salzburg saves 32.76kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.26kg compared to the bus and 22.68kg compared to the car.

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