Top 4 Rail Journeys in Austria

1.Panorama Train Tickets to explore Schönbrunn Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,164 reviews · 1 day · from $18Our pick

Use a full-day Panoramabahn ticket to explore Schönbrunn Palace Park without walking every path. Ride the loop, get off at any of nine stops, and return when ready. The audio guide is available in seven languages, and the train offers a practical way to reach the Gloriette, especially for families and people with limited mobility.

“It was really worth it, the park is huge so the train definitely helps to see the most important marks and the Audio guide helps us to know more of the story of these marks. It was comfortable and the fact that you can hop on hop off as much as you want, it’s definitely a plus!”

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2.Vienna City Airport Train – CAT

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 220 reviews · 16 minutes (approx.) · from $17Best value

Take the Vienna City Airport Train from Vienna International Airport to Wien Mitte in about 16 minutes. Follow the green CAT signs, scan your mobile ticket onboard, and connect with U3 and U4 metro lines. Trains offer Wi-Fi, power outlets, USB ports, and luggage space. Selected airlines also offer city check-in at Wien Mitte.

“Un moyen rapide et sur de relier l'aéroport au centre ville de Vienne, l'accès au train est bien indiqué et le personnel très disponible pour indiquer. Je recommande le CAT même si OBB le train régulier est moins cher.”

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3.Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 10 to 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your driver at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and ride directly to your city hotel in a private vehicle. The service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, takes about 10 to 30 minutes, and handles groups of up to eight. Drivers help with luggage, and some pickups take place right on the platform.

“5 of us with lots of luggage, driver was waiting for us with a great smile, lederhosen, and strong back, after our long train ride. Very helpful at the hotel also. Could not have been any better.”

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4.Salzburg Train Station Departure Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, one-way ride from your Salzburg hotel to Hauptbahnhof. Give Panorama Tours your train and hotel details, reconfirm 24 to 48 hours ahead, then meet your driver in the lobby. Service runs around the clock for groups of up to eight, with luggage limits and possible surcharges for oversized bags.

“We were a group of senior citizens from Panama City Beach , Florida who were on tour to Prague, Vienna and Salzburg before joining a Viking River Cruise from Passau Germany to Budapest, Hungary. Our driver Mitch was exceptional. He was very prompt and courteous. Extremely friendly and helped us into the station and assisted in finding the correct platform for our departure. We couldn’t have asked for a smoother transfer process. If you need a transfer from your Salzburg hotel this is the way to go.”

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