Austrian rail network
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.
There are frequent connections between the major cities and international destinations like Budapest, Bratislava, Ljubljana, Venice, Basel, Prague and Munich.
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.
Scenic trains
Recommended train routes in Austria with great views where your Eurail Pass is valid:
- Arlberg Line (from Bludenz to Innsbruck)
- Semmeringbahn (from Wiener Neustadt to Semmering)
Seat reservations
For domestic trains in Austria reservations are not required, so you can just hop on any train with your Eurail Pass. Reservations for InterCity and EuroCity trains are optional if you want to be sure of a good seat. They can be made at a train station, or contact the ÖBB CallCenter.
There are some international trains to Austria that require a reservation fee, like the Allegro Day from Vienna or the Eurocity from Munich / Rome. See the list of reservation fees for international trains.
