Yes—there are direct trains from Vienna to all three destinations: Bratislava, Budapest, and Salzburg. Here’s how it breaks down:
Vienna → Bratislava #
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Direct services run hourly, typically via ÖBB Regional/REX trains, with the journey taking about 56–60 minutes.
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Omio reports 5 direct services daily (including REX, S-Bahn, InterCity, Railjet), with average travel time around 1 hour 2 minutes.
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Rome2Rio indicates hourly departures from Wien Hbf to Bratislava-Petržalka, with a journey time of around 59 minutes.
So yes—you can take a direct train from Vienna to Bratislava almost any time throughout the day.
Vienna → Budapest #
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Direct Railjet or EuroCity trains connect Vienna Hbf to Budapest Keleti about once every hour, with journey times ranging from 2 h 16 min to around 2 h 40 min.
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TheTrainline confirms there are around 19 direct trains daily, averaging 2 h 26 min.
In short: direct, comfortable, frequent trains connect Vienna and Budapest multiple times per day.
Vienna → Salzburg #
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Yes, there are multiple direct train services per day (29–37, depending on operator) between Vienna Hbf and Salzburg Hbf.
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The journey typically takes around 3 hours 7 minutes, though some trains make the trip in as little as 2 h 25 min.
Plenty of direct options, often high-speed Railjet or Westbahn routes, make this route both convenient and efficient.
Summary Table #
| Route | Direct Trains? | Frequency | Typical Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna → Bratislava | Yes | Hourly (≈5–14/day) | ~56–60 minutes |
| Vienna → Budapest | Yes | Hourly (≈19–20/day) | ~2 h 15–40 min |
| Vienna → Salzburg | Yes | 29–37/day | ~2 h 25 min to 3 h 7 min |
Final Thoughts #
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Vienna to Bratislava: Hourly direct regional trains make this a fast, frequent connection—ideal for day trips.
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Vienna to Budapest: Direct Railjet/EuroCity trains run hourly—efficient options with onboard comfort.
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Vienna to Salzburg: Multiple direct, often high-speed services every day, perfect for touring.
For more suggestions for day trips from Vienna, look at our guide here.