All About OBB Trains in Austria
Routes, schedules, and everything you need to know about traveling across Austria and Europe
What Are OBB Trains in Austria?
ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen, or Austrian Federal Railways) is Austria’s national railway company. It runs long-distance, regional and international trains, including Railjet high-speed trains at up to 230 km/h and Nightjet sleeper trains, linking Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz and Linz with cities such as Munich, Prague, Budapest, Zurich and Venice.
In 2025, ÖBB carried around 1.5 million passengers a day by train and bus, and about 94% of its passenger trains ran on time. All the electricity for its trains comes from renewable sources. In December 2025, the new Koralm Railway opened between Graz and Klagenfurt, the biggest change to Austria’s rail network in decades.
Why ÖBB Trains?
Railjet Xpress
The Railjet Xpress (RJX) is ÖBB’s fastest service, skipping smaller stops on the main Vienna–Salzburg–Innsbruck line.
Three Classes on Board
Railjets offer Economy, First and Business class, with free Wi-Fi, power sockets and an onboard restaurant.
High-Speed & Night Options
Travel by day on Railjet trains at up to 230 km/h, or overnight on Nightjet, Europe’s largest night-train network.
New Koralm Railway
Opened in December 2025, the line runs through the 33 km Koralm Tunnel, one of the longest rail tunnels in the world.
Popular OBB Train Routes
Austria Train Stations
OBB Train Travel Times & Prices
Austria’s national railway · Operated by ÖBB
Train Route | Travel Time | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
Budapest to Vienna Train | 2h 40m | from $43 |
Salzburg to Munich Train | 1h 30m | from $52 |
Vienna to Salzburg Train | 2h 25m | from $47 |
Vienna to Zurich Train | 7h 52m | from $88 |
Vienna to Venice Train | 7h 10m | from $131 |
Vienna to Prague Train | 4h 13m | from $40 |
Vienna to Innsbruck Train | 4h 15m | from $59 |
Vienna to Budapest Train | 2h 40m | from $42 |
Note: Ticket prices can differ based on the selected class, travel date, and time of departure.
OBB Trains
ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) operates modern trains connecting Austria with major cities across Europe. High-speed, night and international services make OBB trains a fast, comfortable and reliable way to travel by train.
OBB Railjet
OBB Railjet is Austria's high-speed train, connecting major European cities, for example the Vienna–Salzburg train route, as well as Innsbruck, Munich, Zurich, Budapest and Prague. Trains reach speeds of up to 230 km/h and offer Economy, First and Business Class, free Wi-Fi and onboard catering.
Classes:
Economy Class
First Class
Business Class
OBB Nightjet
OBB Nightjet is a comfortable night train service across Austria and Europe.
Travel overnight in seats, couchettes or private sleeping cabins and arrive rested while saving time and hotel costs.
Classes:
Economy Class (seated)
Couchette
Sleeping Cabin
OBB Eurocity & Intercity
ÖBB EuroCity (EC) and InterCity (IC) trains provide reliable long-distance travel within Austria and to neighboring countries.
These trains are ideal for international and domestic routes with frequent departures and comfortable seating.
Classes:
Economy Class
First Class
OBB Intercity-Express
ÖBB Intercity-Express (ICE) trains connect Austria and Germany in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn.
Fast travel times, modern trains and onboard services make ICE a popular choice for cross-border journeys.
Classes:
Economy Class
First Class
Popular Questions About
OBB Trains
1. What is ÖBB?
OBB (Austrian Federal Railways) is Austria’s national railway operator, offering domestic and international train services across Europe.
2. Are ÖBB trains high-speed?
Yes. OBB operates modern high-speed and long-distance trains such as Railjet, Nightjet, EuroCity and InterCity-Express.
3. Which countries do ÖBB trains operate in?
OBB trains connect Austria with Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other European countries.
4. Is Wi-Fi available on ÖBB trains?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available on many long-distance OBB trains, including Railjet services.