Trains in Austria

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.

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)

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

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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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

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.

See all benefits for Austria

You'll usually find the local spelling of Austrian cities on Austrian train timetables and at train stations in Austria.

Good to know:

• Wien = Vienna

Route

Vienna > Graz > Salzburg > Innsbruck

1. Vienna, voted one of the most liveable cities in the world, breathes culture and history.

2. Graz combines the best of modern architecture with a historical old town.

3. Salzburg’s fortress (Hohensalzburg) offers the best views of this enchanting city.

4. 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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