Train to Salzburg





Train to Salzburg




Taking a train to Salzburg is a great way to get there - and to see some spectacular Austrian countryside on the way!

Salzburg's main train station is called the 'Hauptbahnhof' - located at Südtirolerplatz.

It is serviced by trains from all major destinations in Europe, including by IC (InterCity) and EC (EuroCity) trains.


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What European Train Tickets/Passes are available?


You can buy:


Standard Train Tickets (place to place)

- One way or return train tickets eg Munich to Salzburg


Train Passes (valid for longer durations eg 1 month+)

- Youth Passes; for those 26 years old and under

- One Country Passes; travel to one country in Europe eg Austria!

- Regional Passes; travel to a particular region in Europe eg Austria/Germany

- Europe Wide Passes; travel through multiple countries in Europe


See below for more detailed information!






How can I buy Standard Train Tickets and Train Passes?


Choose the right pass
One of the best and cheapest places to buy tickets/passes I have found is at Raileurope.com. I’ve researched them all, but I keep coming back to and using this company.

They offer everything you need.

On their site you can nominate which country you come from so that the website language and currency is aligned to your requirements. Everything is straightforward, fast and easy.

To get all the information you need on Standard Train Tickets and Train Passes, read on below.






**Buying Standard Train Tickets**

It might be that you are already located in Europe. If that is the case, buying a train ticket to Salzburg is a snap!

Click the blue link below, and then click on “Train Tickets and Schedules”.

This will allow you to fill in your departure and destination information to get train schedules and prices that fit your needs.


Click here - Standard Train Tickets





Rail Europe: Under 26?


**Buying Train Passes**

Scroll down to see the following Train Passes below -

1.0 - Youth Passes

2.0 - One Country Passes

3.0 - Regional Passes

4.0 - Europe Wide Passes



1.0 - Youth Passes

Are you 26 years old or under?

You have different passes to choose from, depending upon whether you want to;

i/ Travel to Austria only

ii/ Travel to 3-5 neighbouring countries only

iii/ Travel openly Europe wide



i/Travel to Austria only

Austria Youth Pass

- 2nd class travel

- 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 days train travel in one month


ii/Travel to 3-5 neighbouring countries only

Eurail Select Pass Youth

- 2nd class travel

- Visit 3 - 5 bordering countries in Europe; out of a possible 22 European countries that are connected.

- 5, 6, 8, 10 or 15 days train travel within any 2 month period.


iii/Travel openly Europe wide

Eurail Global Pass Youth

- 2nd class travel - on consecutive days

- Travel for 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months.


Eurail Global Pass Youth Flexi

- 2nd class travel- open

- Travel any 10 days or any 15 days within a 2 month period.


Click the "Under 26?” banner on the side of this page to get all the information you need.






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2.0 - One Country Passes

So you are coming to Austria to visit Salzburg, and maybe Vienna, and maybe…?

To make things easier, there is a ‘One Country’ pass’ for rail travel in Austria that you can buy.

Of course, there are plenty of other ‘One Country’ passes available; eg Italy, Greece, Spain, Holland etc, however below is summarised specific information for Austria only.


Austria Pass

- 1st or 2nd class travel

- unlimited rail travel in Austria from 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 days in a specific month.


Austria Saverpass

- 1st or 2nd class travel

- unlimited rail travel in Austria at a discounted rate for 2 or more people travelling together.



Click on the following link to get all the information you need.


Click here - Austrian Railpass






3.0 - Regional Passes

If you are travelling to Austria and then a little bit further - here are some interesting options for you to look at.

The cheapest way to ride the rails
Austria-Croatia-Slovenia Pass

Austria-Czech Republic Pass

Austria-Germany Pass

Austria-Hungary Pass

Austria-Switzerland Pass

European East Pass (Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia)


Click on the link below and then click on “Rail Passes”, “Multiple Country Passes” - found on the left hand side.

Then scroll down to see those Regional Passes mentioned in this section.


Click here - Regional Rail Passes






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4.0 - Europe Wide Passes

For those of you thinking to travel to and through lots of countries in Europe over an extended holiday period, here are the main flexible train passes on offer - for 1st and 2nd class travel.

Click on the links below to get more information on each of these passes.


Eurail Global Pass

- 1st class travel - on consecutive days

- Travel for 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months.


Eurail Global Pass Flexi

- 1st class travel - open

- Travel on any 10 days or any 15 days within a 2 month period.


For either of these two passes, click on the link below and then click on “Rail Passes”, “Eurail Global Passes” - found on the left hand side.


Click here - Eurail Global Passes


Eurail Global Pass Saver

- 1st class travel - on consecutive days

- For two or more people travelling together

- Travel for 15 days, 21 days, 1 month, 2 months or 3 months.


Click here - Eurail Global Saver Pass


Eurail Global Pass Saver Flexi

-1st class travel - open - For two or more travelling together - Travel on any 10 days or any 15 days within a 2 month period.


Click here - Eurail Global Pass Saver Flexi


Eurail Drive Pass

- Combination of 4 days of 1st class train travel with 2 days of Avis or Hertz rental car

- Great if you want to drive to some ‘off the beaten track’ locations.


Click here - Eurail Drive Pass



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