Austria: Railway Information

Network

Austrian trains are an efficient way of seeing the country. There are frequent connections between the major cities and international destinations like Budapest, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Venice, Basel, Prague and Munich. The railway company ÖBB offers hourly services of modern InterCity and EuroCity trains on the main routes between Vienna and Linz, Salzburg, Graz and the district of Carinthia. InterCity and EuroCity trains are furnished to first- class standard and you can enjoy 'service to your compartment' in each car.

Railway services

To make the trip as enjoyable as possible, the Austrial railway company offers dining cars in international and selected top trains, all managed by partner companies. In more than 60 trains they provide cabin- to- cabin refreshment service, serving our passengers an attractive selection of drinks and snacks.

To ensure that you will enjoy your train ride ÖBB offers Club Lounges with a comfortable space with all kinds of facilities, to stay while waiting for you next train ride, InterCity and EuroCity trains, meeting international 1st class standards, with 'service to your compartment' in each car.

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a very small country situated between Switzerland and Austria. The country consists of 11 village communities, of which Vaduz is the capital city. There is no special Eurail Pass to visit this country. When your Pass is valid in Austria you can also travel to Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein has no railway of its own, it is connected to the international railway network going through Liechtenstein by the main junction Feldkirch–Schaanwald/Nendeln–Schaan–Buchs. There are good connections to the centers of Europe from the railway stations Sargans and Buchs (Canton St. Gallen, Switzerland) as well as Feldkirch (in Vorarlberg, Province in western Austria).

Supplements in Austria

Surcharges and/or reservation costs are required for this domestic day train:

• EC 30/31
  1st and 2nd class: € 5 (approx. USD 7,40 / AUD 8,75)
  Reservation compulsory.

Special trains

You can travel by train through Europe on a large variety of special trains. Examples are high-speed trains, scenic trains or night trains.

Special trains mostly require a small supplement or a reservation fee from Eurail Pass holders. See the list of supplements for international trains and the information about train reservations. You can plan your trip with the help of online timetables.

Allegro Day (Italy, Austria)

Route:

• Venezia - Wien
  1st and 2nd class: € 5 (approx. USD 7,40 / AUD 8,75)
  Reservation compulsory.

EuroCity 72/73 and 74/75 (Austria, Czech Republic)

Route:

• Wien - Praha
  1st and 2nd class: € 7 (approx. USD 10,40 / AUD 12,25)
  Reservation compulsory.

EuroCity via Brennero (Italy, Austria (via Brennero)

Route:

• Roma - Munchen
  1st and 2nd class: € 5 (approx. USD 7,40 / AUD 8,75)
  Reservation compulsory.

ICE / ICE International

(Germany to Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands & Switzerland)

Route:

• various routes
  1st and 2nd class: € 3,50 (approx. USD 5,20 / AUD 6,12)
  Reservation possible but not compulsory.

Please note: this information is subject to change. Prices may fluctuate throughout the year and the number of seats available at these rates may be limited. These are prices as charged in Europe.