Salzburg Hbf train station is the main railway station in Salzburg, capital of the federal state of Salzburg in Austria. It is the most important station in the agglomeration of Salzburg, and a major transportation hub in western Austria. It serves local trains (S-Bahn), regional, long-distance and international passenger services to many countries. The station is owned by Austrian Federal Railways and operated by ÖBB Infra.
The station was opened in 1860 along the Maximilian’s Railway from Munich via Rosenheim to Salzburg was inaugurated. Duchy of Salzburg was also connected with the Austria-Hungary’s domestic network by the Empress Elisabeth Railway to Vienna. For a long time the station was a border station between has been a border station between Austria and Germany. It serves both the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and the Deutsche Bahn AG. After 1900, part of the station was rebuilt as an island station.
During World War II the station was partially destroyed by Allied bombings. The station was rebuilt and renovated at the turn of the first and second decades of the 21st century.
The bus station serving regional buses and city public transport is located in front of the station.
Salzburg Hbf train station is situated close to the beautiful city center. Take a fifteen-minute walk and you can admire beautiful panorama of the Salzburg Old Town. Walk to the main attractions in the Old Town takes 20-25 minutes. The Salzburg fortress lies 2.5 km from the train station. Public transport in Salzburg is organized by Salzburg Verkehr and operated by Salzburg AG.
There are many high-quality hotels close to the station.
The station is generally clean and well-maintained. I slept here several times when I was young and I felt safe.
The station has 9 through tracks and 2 tracks for local railway. Access to the tracks via tunnel. The station is equipped with lifts and escalators. Platforms are covered. Central platform was demolished in 2009.
Salzburg Hbf train station – facilities
– waiting room
– ticket offices
– ÖBB Reisebüro
– ÖBB Lounge
– ticket vending machines
– city transport vending machines
– luggage lockers
– toilets
– electronic displays
– food and drink vending machines
– many shops, bistros and restaurants
– taxi rank
Address: Südtirolerplatz 1, 5020 Salzburg
Salzburg Hbf train station – useful websites
Austrian Federal Railways – official website, journey planner and online shop
Salzburg Verkehr – public transport in Salzburg
Salzburger Lokalbahn – timetable
Train travel in Austria – a comprehensive guide
Trains between Austria and Germany – a comprehensive guide
Trains between Austria and the Czech Republic – a comprehensive guide
Trains between Austria and Switzerland – a comprehensive guide
Trains between Austria and Italy – a comprehensive guide
Salzburg Verkehr offers 24h tickets for public transport in Salzburg and 24h tickets valid in the entire region. Regional tickets are divided into 22 zones.
Salzburg – tourist attractions
Salzburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It is known as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salzburg has a deep musical legacy that is celebrated annually during the Salzburg Festival, one of the world’s most prestigious music and drama festivals. Old Town is renowned for its stunning baroque architecture is characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, churches, and splendid squares. The city is dominated by the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe, which offers panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains.
Main tourist attractions in Salzburg:
– Hohensalzburg Fortress
– Salzburg Cathedral
– Roittner-Durchhaus
– Getreidegasse
– Mönchsberg hill (stunning panorama of the Old Town)
– St Peter’s Abbey
– Mirabell Palace
– Holy Trinity Church
– Mozart’s birthplace (house)
– Salzburg Museum
– Leopoldskron Palace
– Red Bull Hangar-7
– Museum of Natural History and Technology
