Vienna to Salzburg by train

A Westbahn train to Salzburg at Vienna Westbahnhof.

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A choice of two operators

You can travel from Vienna to Salzburg with either of two competing train operators, State-owned ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) and private operator Westbahn.  This page explains which to choose and how to buy tickets.

small bullet point  Which operator to choose?

small bullet point  How much does it cost?

small bullet point  How to buy tickets

small bullet point  What are Westbahn trains like?

small bullet point  What are ÖBB's railjets like?

small bullet point  Route map

small bullet point  Travel tips: Luggage, WiFi, food & drink...

small bullet point  The scenic route via Leoben

small bullet point  Vienna to other European cities by train

small bullet point  Salzburg to other European cities by train

small bullet point  Station guides:  Vienna Hbf  Salzburg Hbf

Which operator to choose?

How to check times

How much does it cost?

How to buy tickets

Westbahn double-deck trains

WESTbahn trains are smart modern electric double-deckers, with 2nd class, comfort class and 1st class.  There are both upper & lower deck seats in all three classes.  There's free WiFi & all seats have power sockets.  For more information on these trains and amenities, see www.westbahn.at.

Westbahn train to Salzburg at Vienna Westbahnhof

WESTbahn double-deck train at Vienna Westbahnhof.

Westbahn first class seats   Westbahn comfort class

First class seats, upper deck.  Seats arranged 2+1 across the car width.  Larger photo.

 

Comfort class.  Same seats as 2nd class, but more legroom & all seats are at large tables. Larger photo.

Westbahn train buffet car   Westbahn 2nd class seats

Food vending area, 4 per trainset.  You can buy snacks, drinks, tea & coffee with contactless bank cards.  Larger photo.

 

Standard class seats, upper deck with power sockets & free WiFi.  Seats arranged 2+2 across the car width.  Larger photo.

Westbahn 2nd class seats   Westbahn train stairs to upper deck

Westbahn train at Vienna Westbahnhof.

 

Stairs from entrance to upper & lower decks.

ÖBB railjets:  See the railjet page

Also with free WiFi and power sockets at all seats, railjets have economy, first and business class seats and a restaurant.

A railjet train about to leave Vienna

A railjet train about to leave Vienna.

Business class seats on a railjet train   Railjet restaurant car

Business class.  About business class.

 

Restaurant.  In 1st & business class you're served at your seat.

Business class seats on a railjet train   Economy class seats on a railjet train

First class.

 

Economy class.

Railjet train boarding at Vienna Hbf

A railjet at Vienna Hbf.

Route map

Highlighted = Vienna-Salzburg main line.  Green = scenic routesRed = new high-speed line.

Reproduced from the excellent European Rail Map with kind permission of the European Rail Timetable people.  I recommend buying the European Rail Map for your travels and a copy of the European Rail Timetable, www.europeanrailtimetable.eu with shipping worldwide.

Travel tips

The scenic route via Leoben


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