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Austria

City Shuttle in Baden, Austria. Foto: CI & M / Robert Deopito.

The Austrian Railways, ÖBB, cover the country with a dense network of train services. Travelling by train in Austria is the most comfortable way to get from one city to another. ÖBB offers hourly services of modern InterCity and EuroCity trains on the main routes between Vienna and Linz, Salzburg, Graz and the district of Carinthia. InterCity and EuroCity trains are furnished to first- class standard and you can enjoy 'service to your compartment' in each car.

Visit the website of the Austrian railway company ÖBB:
English version / German.

Quicklinks: ÖBB timetable / ÖBB railway map.

Network

Austrian trains are an efficient way of seeing the country. There are frequent connections between the major cities and international destinations like Budapest, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Venice, Basel, Prague and Munich. The railway company ÖBB offers hourly services of modern InterCity and EuroCity trains on the main routes between Vienna and Linz, Salzburg, Graz and the district of Carinthia. InterCity and EuroCity trains are furnished to first- class standard and you can enjoy 'service to your compartment' in each car.

Railway services

To make the trip as enjoyable as possible, the Austrial railway company offers dining cars in international and selected top trains, all managed by partner companies. In more than 60 trains they provide cabin- to- cabin refreshment service, serving our passengers an attractive selection of drinks and snacks.

To ensure that you will enjoy your train ride ÖBB offers Club Lounges with a comfortable space with all kinds of facilities, to stay while waiting for you next train ride, InterCity and EuroCity trains, meeting international 1st class standards, with 'service to your compartment' in each car.

Special trains Austria

There are some special trains in Austria that require a reservation or supplement. You can make reservations during your trip at most international train stations.

  • EC 30/31 (Vienna-Venice v.v.) (€5,00)
  • EC 72/73 (Vienna-Prague v.v.) (€7,00)
  • Alegro (night train)
  • CityNightLine (night train)