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On ÖBB to Salzburg

The well-developed Austrian rail network, together with the constantly growing range of (inter)national rail connections, make the ÖBB trains the ideal mode of transport for you journey to Salzburg.


Modern rail travel with the ÖBB Railjet

The Railjet, the ÖBB's high-speed train, runs at a speed of up to 230 km/h. The facilities meet the highest standards of service, design and comfort. Travellers can choose between Business, First and Economy classes, with free WLAN, a restaurant car, and quiet and family zones.

With the ÖBB Railjet to Salzburg

The Railjet network extends to Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovakia. The Vienna-Salzburg route offers two Railjets every hour, the fastest connection being the Railjet Xpress (RJX), which runs from Vienna via St Pölten and Linz to Salzburg in only 2h 22min.

ÖBB Intercity, Eurocity, etc.

The well-developed Austrian rail network ensures uncomplicated connections to Salzburg from many Austrian towns: from Graz and Villach with Eurocity and Intercity trains every two hours, and from Innsbruck, several trains per day take you quickly and comfortably to Salzburg. Tip: With the cheap ÖBB "Sparschiene" [saver] tickets, you can travel to Salzburg from many towns for as little as €19.90.

Direct from Vienna Airport to Salzburg

The ÖBB take holidaymakers and business travellers quickly and dependably between Salzburg and Vienna Airport. During the day, this direct connection runs hourly; the journey with Railjet takes from 2h 49min.  
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Important daily long-distance international connections:
  • Budapest-Salzburg: duration from 5h 12min
  • Munich-Salzburg: duration from 1h 29min
  • Stuttgart-Salzburg: duration from 4h 01min
  • Frankfurt-Salzburg: duration from 5h 04min, change in Munich
  • Zürich-Salzburg: duration from 5h 23min
  • Ljubljana-Salzburg: duration from 4h 21min, sometimes change in Villach
  • Zagreb-Salzburg: duration from 6h 45min, sometimes change in Villach
  • Venice-Salzburg: duration from 5h 52min, change in Villach
  • Bratislava-Salzburg: duration from 3h 44min, change in Vienna
Full service for rail travellers

Besides modern rail connections, the ÖBB provide further special offers and events Salzburg - ÖBB (oebb.at), such as "saver" tickets, meetings at Salzburg's main station and low-priced travel to festivals and concerts in the Province of Salzburg. The main station (Hauptbahnhof) provides lockers, a lounge and a Tourist Information office where visitors can purchase the Salzburg Card, which gives them free travel on all inner-city public transport.


Contact

Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Südtiroler Platz 1 (Hauptbahnhof)
5020 Salzburg
Tel. +43 51717

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