The average train between Vienna and Salzburg South takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Vienna to Salzburg South. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Vienna and Salzburg South. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Salzburg South at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Salzburg South. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Salzburg South station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Vienna to Salzburg South train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Salzburg South train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Vienna to Salzburg South train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh and ÖBB.
The distance between Vienna and Salzburg South is 250.5 km. The road distance is 314 km.
WESTbahn Gmbh operates a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 2h 30m.