Trains 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: 

How to make reservations for trains in Austria:

• Online: through the reservation Self-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

2. You'll hear a menu in German.

3. Choose extension "1" for bookings and train information.

4. Austria's ÖBB booking center has English speaking staff.

5. The bookin center can deliver your reservations to any country you prefer, without charging you a booking fee. The delivery cost is €5.

6. You can also pick up your reservations at large Austrian train stations. Just take your order number to a ticket office in the station. 

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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