Discover Vienna to Saalfelden by train

Planning a train adventure from Vienna to Saalfelden? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Vienna and Saalfelden

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €73.76, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Vienna to Saalfelden departure timetable

On this route, 41 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Vienna at 00:28 and the last leaving at 23:28 during the week.

For weekend travel to Saalfelden, the earliest departure is at 00:28 and the last one is at 23:28. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 20 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Vienna to Saalfelden?

This journey covers a total of 276 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Booking time frame: Vienna to Saalfelden trains

Tickets for travel to Saalfelden along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Vienna to Saalfelden by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Saalfelden.

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance by train from Vienna to Saalfelden?

The total distance between Vienna and Saalfelden is 276 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Vienna to Saalfelden?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at €73.76. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Vienna to Saalfelden?

Tickets for travel between Vienna to Saalfelden are available 6 months before departure.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Saalfelden?

The fastest journey on this route takes 4 hours and 24 minutes.