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Wien / Vienna to Bregenz by train
How to take a train journey from Wien/Vienna to Bregenz
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
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Option 1: travel by day on a Railjet
Journey Summary
6hr 47min (Railjet)
Daily
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.
Mon - Fri = 6 x trains per day
Saturday = 5 x trains per day
Sunday = 6 x trains per day
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.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| OBB | from €34 | |
| Trainline | from €34 | |
| Happyrail | from €34 |
On this journey
Travelling On
Journey Features
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.
The best of the scenery kicks in around 5hrs into the journey, once the train has passed Innsbruck, these trains now take a faster, but less scenic route between Kufstein and Innsbruck.
Though near Kuftstein station they travel beside the River Inn.
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.
Option 2: travel through the night on a Nightjet
Journey Summary
9hr 28min (Nightjet)
Nightly
Travel Information
The train is scheduled to depart Wien Hbf at 22:55 and arrive in Bregenz at 08:29
Final Destination: Bregenz
The trains also calls at: St.Anton Am Arlberg, Langen am Arlberg, Bludenz, Feldkirch
1 x train per night
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date
The train conveys:
- Compartment Seats (Sitzwagen)
- Couchettes (Liegewagen); 4 berths AND 6 berths
- Standard sleeping cars (Schlafwagen) with 3 bed, 2 bed and 1 cabins
- Deluxe sleeping cars with showers (Schlafwagen) with 3 bed, 2 bed and 1 cabins
Click the train details below for more info including the rail pass reservation fees:
Travelling with a rail pass:
Rail pass users must reserve before boarding this train.
However, these rail pass reservations can be purchased without paying booking fees on the OBB website.
Though the process for doing so isn't particularly obvious, hence the step-by-step guide.
If you'd rather not book online, rail pass reservations can be arranged and paid for at the ÖBB Reisebüro desk in Wien Hbf; ideally do this when you first arrive at Wien Hbf on the preceding train on your itinerary.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| OBB | * |
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Travelling On
Journey Features
Good to Know
If you wake early most of the final hour of the journey is a spectacular passage through the Arlberg Pass.
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