How to take the rail journey from Salzburg to St Johann

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Salzburg to St Johann in Tirol by train

Taking this route on the latest timetable has been made simpler. thanks to the introduction of InterRegio / IR services to the UK rail network

Routes you can take to go from Salzburg to St Johann in Tirol

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

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Route Information

Option 1: taking the direct trains

Station Guides

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Travel Time (approx)

2hr 30 min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

1 x train every other hour

Travel Information

Final Destination: Worgl

If you want to access St. Johann from Salzburg on a direct train then this route is the best option.

These IR trains typically depart in every other hour (the odd hours) until around 19:10.

This is a direct journey

You will be travelling on one of these trains...

InterRegio (Austria) Train Guide

Journey Features

Scenic - YesHigh Speed (partial journey)

Good to Know

Reservations are optional on these trains, but whether you have or haven't made a reservation, it can be a good idea to be at the station in Innsbruck around 20mins before departure, so that you can be among the first to board.

The trains used for this service only have three or four coaches/cars and space for larger items of luggage is comparatively limited.
Also they don't have a system to show passengers which seats have been reserved and which haven't.

So as these trains commence their journeys in Innsbruck, being among the first to board will enable the selection of optimum seats - and for those with reservations to be able to find or claim their seats.

On the train between Kitzbuhel and Zell am See

Looking to the north on the left hand side between Kitzbuhel and Sankt Johann

Between Sankt Johann and Zell am See

Arriving in Zell am See on a train from Worgl

The view of the Zellersee to the west of Zell am See station is on the left when arriving on Worgl

Between Sankt Joghnn and Zell am See

On a train between Bischofshofen and Salzburg

North of Bischofshofen the railway travels through a narrow gorge carved by the River Salzach

Final Destination: Worgl

Travelling on Monday - Friday:

If you want to access St. Johann from Salzburg on a DIRECT train during Mondays- Fridays then this route is the best option.

During the day on Monday - Friday these REX trains depart in every other hour (the odd hours) until around 19:15.

Travelling on Saturday:

On Saturdays the only direct REX train of the day departs from Salzburg shortly after 19:00.

At weekends the REX trains which depart from Salzburg before 19:00 don't travel beyond Saalfden, so aren't direct to St Johann

Most of those trains also DON'T have good connections in Saalfden, on to St Johann.

However, on Saturdays there is also usually a direct Railjet train which departs Salzburg at 14:15.

But if the timing of that Railjet train doesn't suit, the best option on Saturdays is to travel via Worgl.

Travelling on Sunday:

At weekends the REX trains which depart from Salzburg before 19:00 don't travel beyond Saalfden, so aren't direct to St Johann.

So the best option on Sundays is to travel via Worgl.

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes
Though typically you can save €5 by booking at least a few days ahead, but you seemingly won't need to book weeks and months ahead to save money.

Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date

It can pay off to take a look at the guide to Austrian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.

Exchanges and Refunds

Book a Non-Flex ticket or a Semi Flex Ticket and it will be specific to the departure you selected when making a booking
Meaning that if you arrive at a station too late to board a train because your taxi got stuck in traffic, or there was a fault on the tram etc, you will have to pay the full price at the station for a replacement ticket.

The only scenario in which these ticket types can be used for an alternative, later departure is IF your journey involves more than one train AND a delay to an OBB train causes you to miss the departure you were booked on to.

Non-Flex and Semi Flex Ticket tickets also can't be exchanged to an alternative departure pre-travel.
However, if post-booking you subsequently change your travel plans, you can cancel a Semi Flex ticket and receive 50% of your payment, but Non-Flex tickets can't be refunded at all - And that is the key distinction between the two types of ticket!

These terms also apply if you want to use Semi Flex and Non Flex tickets to travel in First Class!

If you will want to have the freedom to both refund your ticket and take any train on your travel day, you will need to pay extra for a Flex ticket.

Seat reservations

Reservations are available and are recommended by SMTJ for this journey by these trains.
You can then claim your seat when boarding in Innsbruck and be confident that you can remain in this seat / these seats for the entire trip.
If you don't reserve, other passengers with reservations may claim your seat(s) for themselves at subsequent station calls, as these trains lack an on-board info system to indicate which seats have been reserved for all or part of the journey - and which will be available.
So it can be easy to assume that a seat(s) will be available for the entire journey, but that may not be the case.

Child tickets

When booking 'Sparschiene' (Non-Flex or Semi Flex) tickets each adult (aged 15 and over) can take up to four children aged 14 and under for free!
These children will still require tickets, but there will be no charge for them.

When not booking 'Sparschiene' tickets;

Children aged 5 and under travel for free
Children aged 6 – 14 travel at half-fare

Bike tickets

You will need purchase both a bike ticket AND a reservation for your bike prior to boarding; more info on how to do this is available on the [bikes on trains guide](/travel-info-and-tips/taking-a-bike-on-a-european-train/).

Dog tickets

If your dog is too large to be taken in a pet carrier you will need to add a dog ticket when making your booking;

Rail pass users

If you have a valid Eurail or Interrail pass you can opt to make reservations for this journey, but you can simply board with a pass and hope that seats will be available.

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