Several construction works

Extended travel times on the western line

The western line, one of Austria's most important railroad lines, will undergo extensive maintenance work in August 2024. Several sections will be closed from August 1 to 30 in order to carry out the work efficiently and avoid long-term disruption.

Regular maintenance and renewals are necessary to maintain smooth and environmentally friendly operations. In August 2024, the Austrian Federal Railways carried out several works along the western line between Salzburg and Vienna. In Seekirchen, for example, the Seekirchen Stadt stop is being built. This construction work leads to longer journey times: Between Vienna and Salzburg and further west by up to 30 minutes, and between Vienna and Linz by around 20 minutes. Despite the construction work, the direct connection to Vienna Airport will be maintained. On local services, especially in the Mostviertel region and on the access routes to Linz, there will be stop cancellations, timetable changes and replacement bus services.

Timetable changes between Salzburg and Vienna

• All long-distance trains (ÖBB and Westbahn) will depart Vienna up to 30 minutes earlier than the annual timetable.
• All long-distance trains (ÖBB and Westbahn) will arrive in Vienna up to 30 minutes later than the annual timetable.
• Travel between Budapest and Salzburg can be expected to take up to 50 minutes longer.

• Cancellation of some local and regional trains on weekends (August 3-5, August 10-12, August 17-19 and August 24-26) between Seekirchen and Hallwang/Elixhausen.