Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, is world-famous for its baroque old town. The festival city impresses with a special combination of culture, history and nature. Nestled between the Stadtbergen and the Salzach River, Salzburg is also the gateway to one of Austria’s most attractive hiking and skiing areas.
Travelling by train from Linz to Salzburg is easy - ÖBB long-distance services serve the baroque city twice per hour. One of the services is operated by the RJX, the fastest ÖBB train on this route, helping you reach your destination even faster.
Explore Salzburg for even less with Sparschiene
Do you want to save even more on your trip? Then look out for ÖBB Sparschiene tickets! It offers you even better value tickets, including when traveling 1st class. They will help you find a relaxed and eco-friendly journey to Salzburg. Simply search online or in the ÖBB app, select a Sparschiene offer and enjoy lower prices. They are perfect for advance planners, since tickets can be booked up to 6 months before departure. In this case, it pays to be quick - the earlier you book, the lower the price.
Explore Salzburg by public transport
The Salzburg public transport ticket is ideal for flexible travel in the city and surrounding area. This gives you access to trams, buses and the S-Bahn Salzburg, which take you straight to your destination in comfort without having to look for parking. Especially practical for bigger excursions is the Freizeit-Ticket Salzburg, which lets you use local public transport across the entire state for a full day, making it perfect for varied tours in the region. Book your public transport ticket together with your train ticket and set off in relaxed fashion from Salzburg Central Station.
If you are looking for more options for easy ways to get around on your trip, the wegfinder app gives you access to many mobility services such as car sharing. This lets you hire a car and set off to your next destination.
