Vienna Hauptbahnhof Railway Station Guide

Address:
Favoritenstraße 51, Vienna, Austria​

​Opening hours: 09:00 am - 09:00 pm (Mon - Fri)
                                        09:00 am - 06:00 pm (Sat)
                                        Sun closed 
         Travel office: 08:00 am - 18:45 pm (Mon - Fri) 
         Phone: +43 (1) 6005508-0

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Vienna Railway Station Map

Vienna Hauptbahnhof (Hauptbahnhof is "the main station" in German) is the main railway station in Vienna. Located in the Favoriten district, it opened in 2015 replacing three old train stations. The station is a central hub for all long-distance trains operated by the OBB (Austrian Federal Railways) and, in addition, 

direct connections to 12 S-Bahn lines and metro line U1 are also provided by the station. There is a nice bonus for those who want spend the time before departure doing shopping as Vienna Hbf train station complex includes the modern BahnhofCity mall with a lot of lovely shops, ATMs, and restaurants.

Vienna Hbf Rail Station Facilities

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FAQ: Vienna Hbf Train Station

WHAT IS THE MAIN TRAIN STATION IN VIENNA?​

Vienna Hauptbahnhof is the main railway station in Vienna, it connects all major railway lines and has passenger traffic of 145,000 people per day.

DOES VIENNA AIRPORT HAVE A TRAIN STATION?​

Yes, conveniently for travelers, Vienna International Airport in Schwechat is served by Vienna Airport train station (“Flughafen Wien” in German). The railway services are provided by OBB.

Which train station in Vienna goes to Salzburg?

Both Vienna Hbf and Vienna Meidling provide high-speed services operating OBB Railjet high-speed trains in all major Austrian cities.

How do I get from Vienna airport to the train station?

You can take OBB train at Vienna Airport train station (“Flughafen Wien” in German) which will take you into the city. Train ticket costs 3.90€ and the whole ride takes about 15 minutes.

Is the train ride from Vienna to Budapest scenic?

Austrian and Hungarian scenery is one of European features. During your Vienna to Budapest train travel, you'll see magnificent and dramatic landscapes, small towns and villages, as well as mountaninous Austrian views.

Is the train ride from Vienna to Salzburg scenic?

As mentioned above, traveling literally in any direction on a train from Vienna is an exciting experience and a sight for sore eyes. Stunning Austrian nature is definitely going to touch your feelings. 

HOW DO YOU GET TO VIENNA BY TRAIN?​

If you arrived at Vienna Airport, there are two options for you on how to get to the city itself. The first one is take a taxi. It will cost you about 40€ and 20 minutes of the ride. The second it to take OBB train at Vienna Airport train station (“Flughafen Wien” in German). The ticket cost is much cheaper than a taxi - only 3.90€ with the travel time of 15 minutes.

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