How to take a train journey from Wien / Vienna to Bregenz

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Wien / Vienna to Bregenz by train

The city on the shore of the lovely Bodensee is as far from the Austrian capital as it's possible to travel on an Austrian train, hence both and day night trains being an option for a rail journey from Wien/Vienna to Bregenz

Routes you can take to go from Wien / Vienna to Bregenz

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: travel by day on a Railjet

Station Guides

Wien Hbf/Hauptbahnhof Rail Station Guide

Bregenz Bahnhof Rail Station Guide

Travel Time (approx)

6hr 47min (Railjet)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

Mon - Fri = 6 x trains per day
Saturday = 5 x trains per day
Sunday = 6 x trains per day

Travel Information

Final Destination: Bregenz

All trains also call at: Innsbruck, Feldkirch

Most trains also call at: Landeck, St Anton

The Railjet trains used on this journey from Vienna/Wien to Bregenz have been re-branded as 'Railjet Express' because they are also the fastest trains between Vienna/Wien and Innsbruck.
They are listed as 'RJX' on timetables.

Departing from Wien/Vienna

Most of these Railjet trains between Wien/Vienna and Bregenz commence their journeys at Wien Flufghagen/Vienna Airport station.

If your journey in Vienna is commencing in the south west corner of the city, or the area on the ring road around the Opera House - then it's likely that you'll have a faster and more convenient journey if you join the train at Wien-Meidling station.

Wien Meidling is connected to line U6 of the Vienna Metro, which serves the western side of the city centre.

This is a direct journey

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

A Railjet train awaits departure from Salzburg

Railjet (RJ/RJX) (Austria/International) Train Guide

Journey Features

Scenic - YesLandscape (Hills / Mountains)

Good to Know

These trains heading to Bregenz are usually joined to other trains heading for Munchen on departure from Wien Hbf.
The two trains are then separated from each other on arrival at Salzburg.
So if you haven't reserved, take care that you're boarding the part of the train which will be heading to Bregenz.

Journey description:

On bright days there are some lovely views towards the foothills of the Alps, which can be seen between Linz and Rosenheim.

Though best of the scenery kicks in around 4hrs into the journey, once the train has passed Kuftstein, as these trains now take a faster, but less scenic route between Kufstein and Innsbruck.
Though near Kuftstein station they travel beside the River Inn.

The only section of the journey in which the best of the views are on the right is to the west of Landeck-Zams station.

Between St.Anton and Feldkirch, the train threads the stunning Arlberg Pass, though in summer the trees can get in the way.

If possible sit on the left (when facing the direction of travel) on departure from Vienna/Wien, the best views of The Arlberg Pass are from this side of the train.

The view over the River In near Kuftstein

The ascent from Jenbach station as seen on the right

A glimpse between tunnels of the landscape near St.Anton

Between St Anton and Feldkirch

The best views of the Arlberg Pass are on the left

The best views of the Arlberg Pass come as the train nears Feldkirch

Passing by the Wallersee which is on the left, around 10 mins prior to arriving in Salzburg

Travelling through the rolling landscape between Linz and Salzburg, with distant views of the Alps to the south

On a train from Salzburg to Munich or Innsbruck

To the south and north of Teisendorf there are lovely views across the Bavarian landscape

On the train from Salzburg to Munich and Innsbruck

The views towards the distant mountains can be enjoyed for more than 30 mins south of Traunstein

Crossing the River Inn as the train approaches Rosenheim

Looking to the left to the north of Freilassing towards the Staufen (Chiemgau Alps) mountain range

The general guide to Austrian rail travel Discover what's good to know about riding the trains, using the major stations, booking tickets and travelling with Eurail and InterRail passes

Tickets

Book early and save: Yes

Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date

The discounted tickets are the 'Sparscheine' tickets and they can be booked online up until the day of departure - but they CAN'T be booked at stations, so booking last minute at the station is always more expensive.

Though you'll usually need to book the 'Sparscheine' tickets at least a couple of days ahead to obtain them at the cheapest possible price.

Trains departing at different times can also be cheaper than others leaving on the same day, so you may need to look through the day's departures to find the cheapest fares.

Seat reservations

Seat reservations are not automatically included when booking tickets for this journey by the Railjet trains.
They have to be proactively added when making a booking for an additional charge, but they're generally recommended for this journey due to its length.

Note that reservations will also be required any children aged 5 to 15 - children aged 4 and under don't require tickets, but the expectation is that they will be travelling in the adult's lap

Child tickets

When booking 'Sparschiene' 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;

Using rail passes

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.

However, in SMTJ's experience, it's a good idea to reserve when:

departing between 08:00-10:00 and 16:00 -18:00 Monday to Thursday
on Fridays
Saturday mornings
Sunday afternoons/evenings.

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