Trains in Austria

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a small country between Austria and Switzerland. If your Interrail Pass is valid in Austria, you're also covered for train travel in Liechtenstein!

An ÖBB train runs through the country, from Feldkirch (Austria) to Buchs (Switzerland). Liechtenstein has 4 train stations: Forst Hilti, Schaan-Vaduz, Nendeln and Schaanwald. You can reach the capital city Vaduz by bus from Schaan-Vaduz (not included in the Interrail Pass).

Train types in Austria

The Austrian train network is mostly operated by ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen). You can check train times on the Interrail train timetable.

Regional and intercity trains in Austria

REX

Commuter trains which connect Vienna with cities around it.
Train schedules are available on the ÖBB route planner.

S-Bahn

A suburban metro train network that runs within major cities in Austria.
With an Interrail Pass, journeys are FREE on the S-Bahn in Vienna, Salzburg (except for lines S1 and S11) and Innsbruck.

InterCity (IC)

Trains which connect larger cities in Austria, including Vienna, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Graz.
Reservations are optional but recommended during peak season (May to September) and for public holidays.

InterCity bus (ICB)

This bus runs between Graz and Klagenfurt.
Reservations are required.

International high-speed trains in Austria

RailJet

Railjet connects larger cities in Austria with Munich (Germany), Prague (Czech Republic), Budapest (Hungary) and Zurich (Switzerland).

RegioJet

The yellow RegioJet trains connect Vienna with Brno and Prague (Czech Republic). You need an Interrail Global Pass to travel on this train.

ICE

ICE links Austria to several cities in Germany.

InterCity buses

Run from Villach and Klagenfurt in Austria to Venice and Udine in Italy.

EuroCity

Runs between Innsbruck to Munich in Germany and various Italian cities like Venice and Milan. The EuroCity also connects Austria to Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Poland and Croatia.

Domestic high-speed trains in Austria

EuroCity (EC)

Connects Innsbruck, Salzburg, Graz and Kufstein.
Reservations are optional but recommended during peak season (May to September) and for public holidays.

Railjet (RJ)

Links Vienna to larger Austrian cities like Innsbruck, Salzburg and Graz.
Reservations are optional but recommended during peak season (May to September) and for public holidays.

WESTBahn

Connects the Vienna area and Salzburg
Special upgrades available to Pass holders

Night trains in Austria

International night trains in Austria

Night trains run from Austria to France, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Poland, Germany, Italy, Hungary and Switzerland:

ÖBB Nightjet (EN):
- Vienna - Florence - Rome
- Vienna - Venice - Milan
- Vienna - Florence - Pisa - Livorno
- Vienna - Linz - Zürich
- Vienna - Munich - Berlin - Hamburg
- Vienna - Munich - Cologne - Düsseldorf
- D-train:
  - Villach – Ljubljana (Slovenia) – Zagreb (Croatia) – Belgrade (Serbia)
  - Vienna – Katowice (Poland) – Warsaw (Poland)
  - Vienna – Krakow (Poland)
- EuroNight Kálmán Imre: Vienna – Budapest (Hungary)
- EuroNight Metropol: Vienna – Prague (Czech Republic) – Berlin (Germany)

Private railway companies in Austria

The following private railway companies accept Interrail Passes on their trains:

Micotra trains operate on the route Villach – Tarvisio (Italy)
WESTbahn trains connect Vienna with Salzburg.
WESTbahn offers 1^st class pass holders an upgrade to WESTbahn PLUS for only €9.90. With this you can enjoy spacious seating, a welcome gift, free newspaper and refreshment services at your seat. You can get this upgrade on the train.
Raaberbahn, ONLY from Ebenfurt to Sopron and from Neusiedl/See to Pamhagen (Gr)
RegioJet trains connect Vienna with Brno and Prague (Czech Republic). You need a Interrail Global Pass to travel with this train

The following private railway companies do not accept Interrail Passes on their trains:

Pinzgauer Lokalbahn, travelling between Krimml and Zell am See.
NÖVOG (including Mariazellerbahn, Wachaubahn, Waldviertelbahn, Reblaus Express, Citybahn Waidhofen, and Schneebergbahn)
ÖBB Postbus
Stubaitalbahn
Wiener Lokalbahnen
Pinzgauer Lokalbahn
Graz-Köflacher Eisenbahn
Montafonerbahn
Salzburger Lokalbahn
Steiermärkische Landesbahnen
Stern & Hafferl
Zillertalbahn

Reservations for trains in Austria

How can I make reservations for trains in Austria?

You can make reservations for domestic and international high-speed trains and night trains:

Online: through the Interrail Reservation Service.
At local train stations: at a ticket office or self-service machine.
By phone: contact the ÖBB call centre, which is open 24/7.

What can I expect when calling ÖBB?

Call ÖBB on +43 5 1717
You'll hear a menu in German.
Choose extension "1" for bookings and train information.
Austria's ÖBB booking center has English speaking staff.
The booking center can deliver your reservations to any country you prefer, without charging you a booking fee. The delivery cost is €5.
You can also pick up your reservations at large Austrian train stations. Just take your order number to a ticket office in the station.

For more information about reservations:

Domestic connections in Austria

Map with popular domestic routes in Austria

What are the travel times between Austria's top cities? You won't need a reservation for the following high-speed train routes:

Route	Travel time
Graz to Salzburg	2hr 30min
Innsbruck to Salzburg	1hr 50min
Innsbruck to Vienna	4hr 15min
Salzburg to Vienna	2hr 30min
Salzburg to Villach	2hr 30min
Vienna to Villach	4hr 15min

International train connections to and from Austria

Route	Which train?	Travel time	Reservations
Innsbruck to Munich (Germany)	EuroCity	1hr 50mins	Required
Salzburg to Budapest (Hungary)	RailJet	4hrs 55mins	Required
Salzburg / Innsbruck / Vienna to Zurich (Switzerland)	RailJet	5hr 24mins / 3hr 36mins / 7hr 43mins	Optional
Vienna to Budapest (Hungary)	EuroCity / RailJet	2hrs 20mins	Optional / Required
Vienna to Milan (Italy)	EuroNight	13hr 40mins (overnight)	Required
Vienna to Munich (Germany)	RailJet	4hrs	Optional
Vienna / Graz to Prague (Czech Republic)	RailJet	4hrs / 6hrs 25mins	Required
Vienna to Venice (Italy)	EuroCity / EuroNight	7hr 20mins / 10hr 40mins (overnight)	Required

Austria rail passes

Image of a red train passing through a valley with tall, grey cliffs

See the best of Austria by train with Interrail. As a bonus, Liechtenstein is also covered by rail passes valid in Austria!

Interrail Pass options for Austria

Interrail Austria Pass

Offers you extensive rail travel in Austria
Youth, senior and family discounts available
Prices from € 127

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Interrail Global Pass

Offers you rail travel in 31 European countries including Austria
Youth, senior and family discounts available
Prices from € 208

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Train stations in Austria

Austrian main train stations

Austria's 3 main stations have connections to many domestic and international destinations. These stations are:

Wien Westbahnhof (Vienna)
Innsbruck Hbf
Salzburg Hbf

The main stations in Austria have great facilities for travellers. They usually include:

Lockers
Cash machines and a foreign exchange desk
Restaurants and cafés
Tourist information
Elevators, escalators and access for disabled passengers

Pass benefits for Austria

Bus travel in Austria, view of a high way in the mountains

Bus routes in Austria

If your Interrail Pass is valid in Austria, your ticket on the following bus routes is FREE. You'll only have to pay for the seat reservation.

Klagenfurt – Graz
Klagenfurt – Villach – Venice (Italy)

For the route to Venice, your pass must also be valid in Italy.

Boat cruises in Austria

You'll also get discounts on boat cruises on the beautiful rivers and lakes of Austria.

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Spelling of cities in Austria

Example train route in Austria

Route

Vienna > Graz > Salzburg > Innsbruck

Vienna, voted one of the most liveable cities in the world, breathes culture and history.
Graz combines the best of modern architecture with a historical old town.
Salzburg’s fortress (Hohensalzburg) offers the best views of this enchanting city.
Innsbruck is Austria’s Winter Olympic city with the Alps as its stunning backdrop.

Pass suggestion

Interrail Austria Pass
Travel days needed: 3 days within 1 month
Prices from € 127

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