Salzburg to Vienna by train
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Overview: trains from Salzburg to Vienna
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Salzburg to Vienna by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Salzburg to Vienna? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 249 kilometres.
Train cost between Salzburg and Vienna: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$23.00, then go to US$29, if booked a month in advance, and US$35, if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Train schedule for travel between Salzburg and Vienna
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 59 trains make this journey of 249 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Salzburg is at 00:13 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:08.
During the weekend, 00:13 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:08 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 3 minutes.
Average train travel time and distance from Salzburg to Vienna
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 22 minutes, spanning 249 kilometres in total.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Salzburg and Vienna?
You can secure tickets for travel between Salzburg and Vienna up to 11 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
More information on train travel from Salzburg to Vienna
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Vienna city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Salzburg to Vienna
Want to know more about your journey from Salzburg to Vienna? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Salzburg to Vienna covers a distance of 249 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$23.00. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$29. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$35.
Tickets for this route go on sale 11 months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
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