Austria by Train

The Railjet offers more comfortable wagons, free Wifi on board, and much faster connections.

At interval speeds of 140 mph (230 km/h), you can now reach Salzburg’s Main Train Station from the Vienna International Airport in as little as 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Even service from Vienna airport to St. Anton am Arlberg - all the way in western Austria - is available, as the ÖBB Railjet whisks you to the ski destination of your dreams in less than 6 hours.

With the Nightjet, you can comfortably travel while you sleep in cosy sleeper cars, couchette coaches and day coaches. The next morning, you will arrive fully refreshed at your destination - directly in the city centre.

Nightjet routes will take you all throughout Austria, including Salzburg, Vienna, Innsbruck, Bregenz, and Arlberg, among others.

Sleeper cars and couchette coaches range from 1 to 6 beds, accommodating groups of different sizes and letting you choose your level of privacy.

The Austrian Railways’ Economy Class is all but basic.

Modern, comfortable seats in perfectly air-conditioned trains feature power outlets and tables. WiFi is available on many trains, and a small onboard bistro is just a short walk away.

For an upgrade, choose First Class, which gets you adjustable seats, more legroom and space on each side, extra-wide tables, and power outlets at each seat.

You can also order food and drinks straight to your seat!

Ultimate comfort waits in Business Class, which is even more luxurious than First!

Maximum distance between seats, leather covers, leg rests, reading lights, and plenty of table space make this not just an ideal place to relax completely.

An online booking on the Austrian Railways' website allows you to reserve your seat for a small fee!

Most trains allow for advance seat reservation, making travelling with others a breeze and guaranteeing a spot by the window. Night trains include an automatic seat or bed reservation with your ticket. This service only costs 3 Euros on domestic trains!

Want to hop off the train along the way and explore? No problem, as long as you stay on the same route and complete your journey within 2 days.

That means you can buy a ticket from Vienna to Salzburg and discover under-the-radar cities like Linz or Wels along the way! Or make a pit-stop in stunning Innsbruck en route to Austria's western mountains.

Your whole booking experience can now be handled through the ÖBB App, which functions as a seamless digital travel companion. Book your ticket through the app, make a seat reservation, and get your final ticket right on your phone or tablet. The app also delivers real-time travel updates tailored to your itinerary, so you're prepared for any changes!

With ÖBB's smart mobility services, mobility extends beyond the train station: Get to work on the train, ride an e-scooter through the city, take a trip in a rental car, or maybe you'd rather get out and about by bike – there are plenty of smart mobility options.

Finding, booking and paying for our new mobility services couldn't be easier with the Wegfinder app – one app for all the different options. You can also compare different route options.