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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Salzburg Hbf | Hauptbahnhof Süd | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Salzburg Train Station | Vienna Hutteldorf Train Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Salzburg Train Station | Vienna Hutteldorf Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Salzburg Hbf | Hauptbahnhof Süd | No tags | ||||
| Train | Salzburg Train Station | Vienna Hutteldorf Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salzburg to Vienna
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Vienna. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just €17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Salzburg and Vienna?
Salzburg
- AHellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
- B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - CSalzburg Aiglhof, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
- D
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - E
Salzburg Gnigl
Salzburg Gnigl, 5023 Salzburg, Austria
Vienna
- AFelberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
- B
Vienna Airport
- C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria - D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria - ELandstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
- F
Belvedere
Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien, Austria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salzburg to Vienna by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Salzburg to Vienna?
The cheapest train tickets from Salzburg to Vienna start from €17. The average price for this train route is around €51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salzburg to Vienna?
The average train journey time from Salzburg to Vienna is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 243 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 22m and is operated by WESTbahn.
Which train operators serve the Salzburg to Vienna route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salzburg to Vienna?
The earliest train from Salzburg to Vienna departs at 04:33. And the latest train departs at 20:22.
Which is the best train operator from Salzburg to Vienna?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is WESTbahn, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Salzburg to Vienna?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator WESTbahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Salzburg to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is WESTbahn, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Salzburg to Vienna?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is WESTbahn, with a cleanliness rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Vienna was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salzburg to Vienna as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €15 to €117 for a train ticket from Salzburg to Vienna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €15, which is on 2026-01-26.
Usually ÖBB will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.