Vienna by Train
One of several types of trains in Austria.
Vienna has four rail stations with frequent connections to all Austrian towns and major European cities. Train information for all stations is available at tel. 05/1717.
Westbahnhof, on Europaplatz, is for trains arriving from western Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, and some Eastern European countries. It has frequent links to all major Austrian cities, such as Salzburg, a 3-hour ride from Vienna. The Westbahnhof connects with local trains, the U3 and U6 underground lines, and several tram and bus routes.
Südbahnhof, on Südtirolerplatz, handles train arrivals from southern and eastern Austria, Italy, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia. It is linked with local rail service and tram and bus routes.
Both of these stations house useful travel agencies (Österreichisches Verkehrsbüro) that provide tourist information and help with hotel reservations. In the Westbahnhof it's in the upper hall; at the Südbahnhof, in the lower hall.
Franz-Josef Bahnhof, on Franz-Josef-Platz, is used mainly by local trains and for connections to Prague and Berlin. You can take the D tram line to the city's Ringstrasse from here.
Wien Mitte, Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 1, is also a terminus of local trains, plus a depot for trains to the airport and the Czech Republic.
If you are planning to ride the train in Austria for more than one day, the Austrian Railpass will save you significant Euros. Or, if you're traveling to several countries in Europe by train, consider a Eurail Pass
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