The Austrian railways are operated by the state railway company Austrian Federal Railways. They connect to European international routes. The country's railway network is formed by the main lines: Vienna - Graz, Vienna - Linz - Salzburg - Innsbruck, Vienna - Filach. There are four routes through the Alps. The train timetable is presented on the official website of the Austrian Railways - www.oebb.at. You can book a ticket on this virtual site.
Austria has a high level of development of railway communication. The main means of transport in the country is the train. Austrian railways are about 6 thousand km long. The movement of trains is smooth and precise. The national railway company ÖBB operates hourly flights, connecting the main cities of the state.
Austrian trains
The train schedule in the country is thought out to the smallest detail. Trains pass through major stations every hour. Trains in perfect condition are used in Austria. They are spacious, comfortable and clean. By train, a traveler can reach any city in the country. Long-distance trains are intended for long-distance routes. These include formulations such as EC, ICE, D, IC. R and E trains are used on regional lines, and S-Bahn trains run in the suburbs.
Railway ticket prices
The cost of the ticket depends on the category of the train, as well as the speed of movement of the train. Solo travel in Austria is cheaper than in other European countries. There is a special rate for group travel, when each subsequent participant of the trip pays 2 times less than the previous one. Tickets with discounts are offered by machines at train stations. You can pay for the fare to the controller on the train. To travel around the country by train and save money, it is better to buy a travel ticket. There are usually second and first class seats in one carriage of a train. All passenger trains are equipped with comfortable soft seats and toilets. Smoking is prohibited in Austrian stations and on trains.
The train fare depends on the class, distance, route, number of people in the group. Return tickets are cheaper. For foreign tourists, the Interrail pass is intended, which allows you to significantly save on travel by rail. Travel is inexpensive when buying a second class ticket that provides a comfortable seat. To travel around the country, you can use the services of the Austrian Railpass. It offers train tickets for an unlimited number of journeys valid for four days.
