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Salzburg to Klagenfurt by train
How to take the absolutely stunning rail journey from Salzburg to Klagenfurt
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From Salzburg Hbf to Klagenfurt Hbf
Journey Summary
3hr - 3hr 5min (approx)
Daily
Travel Information
Final Destination: Klagenfurt
**The trains also call at these resort towns on the shore of the beautiful Worthersee:
Velden am Worther see
Portschach am Worther see
[Krumpendorf am Worther see](https://goo.gl/maps/FoCHXx59fHDaZi9h7
Trains depart from Salzburg in even hours.
Some of the departures will be by Railjets, but there also EC trains between Salzburg and Klagenfurt, which will have commenced their journeys in Germany.
1 x train every other hour
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings usually 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.
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.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| OBB | from €9 | |
| Trainline | from €9 | |
| Trainline | from €9 |
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Journey Features
Good to Know
The coaches to Klagenfurt on the EC trains can be joined to coaches heading to Zagreb; the train separates at Villach.
So when boarding check that you will be in the part of the train heading to Klagenfurt.
Don't be overly concerned about this, the conductor will verify that you're sat in the correct part of the train when they inspect your ticket.
This is one of Europe's most stunning railway journeys.
The best of the views are from the right of the train (when facing the direction of travel); though the approach to Bad Gastein is best seen from the left.
The highlight of the journey is the stretch between Bad Gastein and Villach.
Views over a lake can also be seen from the right of the train between Villach and Klagenfurt (the video was taken from a train heading south from Klagenfurt).
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