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Trip Summary
52 trains operate daily from Salzburg to Vienna. The train trip from Salzburg to Vienna is usually about 2 hours and 26 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest WESTbahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 21 minutes.
Distance | 156 mi (251 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 21m |
Lowest price | $57.61 |
Trains per day | 52 |
Most frequent service | WESTbahn |
Train lines | 1 |

Which train should you take from Salzburg to Vienna?
WESTbahn is the one and only train line which connects Salzburg to Vienna. However, there are 52 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
WESTbahn | 52 | 2h 27m | $57.61 |
WESTbahn train tickets from Salzburg to Vienna start from $58, and on average cost . Daily there are 52 WESTbahn schedules to Vienna. WESTbahn in Salzburg leaves from Train Station . And in Vienna trains arrive at Hütteldorf and one other train station.
From Salzburg to Vienna train travel on WESTbahn takes 2 hours and 27 minutes. If you are looking to get to Vienna faster, WESTbahn offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 21 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Salzburg to Vienna
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Salzburg to Vienna on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Salzburg at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 52 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Salzburg to Vienna.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Vienna to Salzburg.
City Information
Salzburg

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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.
Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.
Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it’s known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.
Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most bus routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometers from the city center.
Vienna
Blessed with extravagant baroque structures and a romantic vibe, Vienna is the heart of Austria, and the country’s most famous destination. The pride of Vienna is the towering giant that is St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which has stood on the same spot for over eight centuries. The characteristically Gothic cathedral has withstood several wars that have befallen the city, and it is still able to keep its stunning beauty. After exploring the cathedral, don’t hesitate to take the chance to visit the catacombs, where victims of the Great Plague of Vienna were laid to rest. If you’re interested in art and history, check out the Museum of Fine Arts, which includes masterpieces by artists such as Titian, Velasquez, Van Dyke, and Rubens. For those who simply enjoy lounging around, the Schönbrunn Palace is a vast complex with plenty of green zones for picnics.
For those looking to try authentic Viennese goulash, Lugeck and Ofenloch are two famous establishments. For cheaper eats, try Motto in Weiden.
Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in the city, offering access to other popular destinations such as Berlin and Munich. Vienna International Busterminal is the main bus station in the Austrian capital, serving carriers such as FlixBus. The city’s main airport is the Vienna International Airport, which is located just 11 miles southeast of the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salzburg?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Salzburg.
All train stations in Salzburg:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Vienna?
Main arrival station: West Train Station
Vienna receives travelers from Salzburg at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Vienna:
West Train Station
Hütteldorf
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