In Mozart's footsteps

Destination Salzburg – our tips

Welcome to Salzburg – immerse yourself in the wonderfull alpine birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and the original film location of the 1965 filmclassic "Sound of Music". Our direct Westbahn highspeed InterCity trains will take you non-stop from Vienna in less than 2½ hours, from Innsbruck in under 2 hours, from Munich in 1½ hours or from Stuttgart in 4 hours fast and comfortable to the citycenter of Salzburg!

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Salzburg – the city of music

In Salzburg's old town, romantic alleys and wide squares line up with the wonderful alpine panorama as a backdrop.

From Salzburg's main train station, you can walk along Rainerstraße, past Mirabell Palace (the famous Do-Re-Mi scene from the Sound of Music was filmed here) and the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart into town. Mozart's birthplace is located on the opposite bank of the Salzach River.

A spectacular highlight of the city is the Hohensalzburg Fortress, with its breathtaking view it also offers a glimpse into the medieval past of the city. Salzburg is a city that combines history, art and landscape in perfect harmony.

Deals with Westbahn

Did you know your Westbahn ticket entitles you to discounted admission to several attractions in town?

For example, you can enjoy a 4 euros discount at Mozart's birthplace and home. Here you can marvel at the original fortepiano from Mozart's possession as well as the original "Klotz" violin.

Furthermore, you will receive a 20% discount on your admission ticket to the Salzburg Museum. The museum is the oldest and most extensive collection institution on the history of art and culture in Salzburg.

All information about discounts with a Westbahn ticket can be found on our Deals page.

Westbahn trains to Salzburg 

Westbahn connects Austria's capital Vienna with Salzburg and runs 28 times every day in 30 minute intervals directly to or from Vienna to Salzburg.

With our ^WestSuperpreis fare, ticket prices  strat from € 13.99  on our Vienna – Salzburg route. Our first Westbahn train departs at 05:38 from Vienna Westbahnhof and takes you to Salzburg within 2 hours 30 minutes.

Enjoy your stay onboard with us in one of our three comfort classes (First Class, Comfort Class and Standard Class). Our trains are equipped with spacious leather seats, each with a 230V power socket, free Wi-Fi throughout the train, air conditioning, luggage racks and gender-separated toilets. Enjoy a coffee, a cold drink or a snack from our vending machines in one of our onboard ^WestCafés!

If you have questions, contact us by e-mail at service@westbahn.at or phone from Mon - Fri from 8:00 to 18:00 and Sat, Sun or public holidays from 9:00 to 15:00 on +43 1 899 00.