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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 | Hauptbahnhof Süd | Salzburg Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Wien Huetteldorf Train Station | Salzburg Train Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Wien Huetteldorf Train Station | Salzburg Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hauptbahnhof Süd | Salzburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Wien Huetteldorf Train Station | Salzburg Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Vienna to Salzburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Salzburg. 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 Vienna and Salzburg?
Vienna
- AFelberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
- 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
Wien Dörfelstraße (Meidling Bahnhof)
Vienna Meidling, Eichenstraße 25, 1120 Wien, Austria
Salzburg
- AHellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
- B
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - C
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt
Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt, 5020 Salzburg, Austria - D
Salzburg Gnigl
Salzburg Gnigl, 5023 Salzburg, Austria - ESalzburg Aiglhof, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Salzburg 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 Vienna to Salzburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg 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 Vienna to Salzburg?
The average train journey time from Vienna to Salzburg is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 249 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 25m and is operated by ÖBB.
Which train operators serve the Vienna to Salzburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from WESTbahn, ÖBB, OBB Eurocity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vienna to Salzburg?
The earliest train from Vienna to Salzburg departs at 00:08. And the latest train departs at 23:28.
Which is the best train operator from Vienna to Salzburg?
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 Vienna to Salzburg?
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 Vienna to Salzburg?
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 Vienna to Salzburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ÖBB, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 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 Vienna to Salzburg was searched and found on 8 May 2026 with a price of €21To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €21 to €118 for a train ticket from Vienna to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €21, which is on 2026-05-12.
