How much is the train ticket from Vienna to Salzburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg start from SEK 173. The average price for this train route is around SEK 542. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Vienna to Salzburg?

The average train ride duration from Vienna to Salzburg is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 155 miles (249 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 30m and is operated by WESTbahn .

Which train operators service the Vienna to Salzburg route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from WESTbahn , OBB Eurocity .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Vienna to Salzburg?

The earliest train departs from Vienna to Salzburg at 12:02am. And the latest train departs at 8:38pm.

What 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?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator WESTbahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Vienna to Salzburg?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is WESTbahn , with a cleanliness rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Train Vienna to Salzburg from SEK 156

Next train departures

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on April 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:28am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	6h 14m	6:42am	Salzburg Hbf	Cheapest
Train	5:45am	Wien Huetteldorf Train Station	2h 23m	8:08am	Salzburg Train Station	Fastest
Train	12:15am	Wien Huetteldorf Train Station	2h 27m	2:42am	Salzburg Train Station	No tags
Train	12:28am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	6h 14m	6:42am	Salzburg Hbf	No tags
Train	12:15am	Wien Huetteldorf Train Station	2h 27m	2:42am	Salzburg Train Station	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Salzburg on April 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:28am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	6h 14m	6:42am	Salzburg Hbf	Cheapest
Train	5:45am	Wien Huetteldorf Train Station	2h 23m	8:08am	Salzburg Train Station	Fastest
Train	12:15am	Wien Huetteldorf Train Station	2h 27m	2:42am	Salzburg Train Station	No tags
Train	12:28am	Hauptbahnhof Süd	6h 14m	6:42am	Salzburg Hbf	No tags
Train	12:15am	Wien Huetteldorf Train Station	2h 27m	2:42am	Salzburg Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Salzburg

We recommend taking the train

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 SEK 173, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30train per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

155 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceSEK 239 - SEK 1,260	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceSEK 173 - SEK 867	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Vienna and Salzburg?

Vienna

A
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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B
Vienna Airport
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C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
E
Mitte
Landstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
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F
Wien Dörfelstraße (Meidling Bahnhof)
Vienna Meidling, Eichenstraße 25, 1120 Wien, Austria

Salzburg

A
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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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
E
Salzburg Aiglhof
Salzburg Aiglhof, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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Train Companies

WESTbahn

4.7/54 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi5.0

OBB Eurocity

AT train companies:Deutsche Bahn ICE, RegioJet, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Slovak Rail, WESTbahn, ÖBB

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vienna to Salzburg by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Vienna to Salzburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg start from SEK 173. The average price for this train route is around SEK 542. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Vienna to Salzburg?
The average train ride duration from Vienna to Salzburg is 2h 30m, covering a distance of 155 miles (249 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 30m and is operated by WESTbahn.
Which train operators service the Vienna to Salzburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from WESTbahn, OBB Eurocity.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Vienna to Salzburg?
The earliest train departs from Vienna to Salzburg at 12:02am. And the latest train departs at 8:38pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator WESTbahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Vienna to Salzburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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.

Best price found

04/17

SEK 227

04/18

SEK 227

Today

SEK 227

04/20

SEK 226

04/21

SEK 323

04/22

SEK 213

04/23

SEK 227

04/24

SEK 157

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Salzburg was searched and found on Apr 24, 2026 with a price of SEK 157

To 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 SEK 157 to SEK 1,277 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 SEK 157 which is on 2026-04-24.