Railjet - Austria and beyond
Railjet, modern Austrian high speed trains linking major cities of Austria, Germany and Hungary.
- Budapest - Vienna: 02:36
- Book up to 60 days in advance
- High Speed trains
Overview
Railjet - Austria and beyond
The modern, perhaps even futuristic Railjet trains are the new high-speed service from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). They operate at speeds of up to 230 km/h (143mph). The Railjet trains have carriages which as comfortable as luxurious. With modern equipment and generous compartment space, the Railjet guarantees a unique travel experience. The Railjet train snakes through the splendid Bavarian countryside as you approach the Alps. It winds by rivers and past farmland and wind turbines, offering truly breathtaking scenery throughout Austria.
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Practical information
Paper ticket
Receive your ticket directly to your address. Just take them with you and you are ready to travel. Shipping fees apply.
- Railjet - Austria and beyond tickets are open for booking 60 days ahead.
- Get the lowest prices by booking early and don’t wait until the last minute as cheaper seats sell the fastest.
- Opt for off-peak trains when you have to travel short notice. They are more affordable than morning and evening trains along with those running on holiday eves, Friday and Sunday afternoon.
A class apart
Classes of service
| First class | Second class | |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier’s designationName of class of service as you might see on your ticket. | First | Economy |
| Passenger Information System Real time information about arrival times and connections. | ||
| Restaurant car Drinks, snacks and delicious meals, to make the most of your trip. | ||
| Kid’s facilities Children cinema are certain to keep younger ones happy. | ||
| Snacks and beverages Whenever you feel peckish, you can buy something on board to eat or drink. | ||
| Reclining seats Cosy with more legroom, reclining seats are ideal to enjoy the trip. | ||
| Comfortable seats Spacious seats with a headrest and generous legroom. | ||
| Refresher towel Great way to cleanse, recharge and revitalize. | ||
| Power sockets Ideal to plug your laptop, phone or any electronic device from your seat. | ||
| WiFi Internet Enjoy the freedom to read your emails, surf and listen to online music thanks to the wireless internet on board. | ||
| Newspapers and magazines Grab your free international/local newspaper or magazine and enjoy the ride. |
Travel forum
From our travel community
Youth pass and pass
Dear Sir / Madam,
We will travel in Austria and Munich in August 2017.
We want to travel from Vienna to Munich and back to Vienna then take train to Vienna International Airport. Could we buy pass? And my daugther is 16 years old. Could she (...)
Shing K. | 2017/07/17
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Need best tkt/pass to travel from vienna - prague - budapest - vienna
Hi, We have planned a trip for the subject 3 countries.
We are 3 travellers(2 adults & 1 youth 16 yrs old).
What will be the best way to travel by train using a pass or train tkt? Pls advise.
We are based in US. How will we get the tkts/pass if (...)
Jyotiska G. | 2017/06/29
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Guarranted reserved seats
Hello, we are 2 persons and we will visit Budapest,Bratislava,Vienna and Prague. The booking of each train ticket via these countries includes guarranted reserved seats? Do we have to be earlier at the stations? Can we print our tickets now (...)
Ilias T. | 2017/06/18
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5 days of travel in june- july under 15 days- point to point travel- pass or individual tickets?
My travel is in the following order ( family of 2 adults+ 1 child 14 year old)
Prague- Budapest,Budapest- Ljublijana, Lujublijana- Salzburg, Salzburg- Innsbruck, Innsbruck- Vienna
First Prague and ending in Vienna is fixed. the other places can (...)
Junaid A. | 2017/05/03
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| 2 Comments
Euro rail pass
Will be travelling april end with my friend .. and we plan to visit prague vienna and budapest can anyone suggest best way to travel around and cost of it.
Madhu M. | 2017/03/20
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Reviews & ratings Railjet - Austria and beyond
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Convenienceclean | Ayuk y. | 6 February 2017
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Value for moneyConvenienceChristmas Vacation from USA | Rodney f. | 8 January 2017
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Value for moneyConvenienceStraightforward trip | Sharnjit g. | 25 November 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceFantastic | William d. | 15 November 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceBest way to travel in Europe | Donald m. | 26 October 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceBudapest- Vienna trip review | Chintan k. | 26 October 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceBusiness trip | Choo t. | 6 October 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceEurope trip | Gary n. | 27 September 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceAmazing service | Haris k. | 24 September 2016
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Value for moneyConvenienceConvenient,clean and reliable | Balachandran p. | 22 September 2016
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FAQ's
Common Questions, Simple Answers
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Q. Should I buy my rail pass or train ticket before I leave for Europe?
A. Yes. We find that when traveling abroad, it’s always best to book before you depart from home. That way, you’ll arrive with the proper paper documents in-hand and avoid fully booked trains that can disrupt your travel plans. This is especially important during the summer months when trains in Europe tend to sell out quickly due to increased tourism.
Most trains can be reserved 90-days in advance of the day you’d like to travel. Again, it’s best to reserve as soon as possible to guarantee that you’ll have a seat on board.
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Q. Why doesn’t my train ticket show my date or time of travel?
A. If your train ticket does not show a date or time of travel, most likely you have a point to point train ticket without a reservation. You can use your ticket on any train that doesn’t require a reservation, operating between the cities listed on your train ticket, and on any date within the validity period printed on the ticket.
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Q. What is a Diabolo fee?
A. The Diabolo fee is a supplement for utilizing the trains in and out of the Brussels Airport Station in Belgium. This nominal fee can be paid at the station or on board the train.
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Q. Do the train stations offer services to help carry my luggage?
A. Many train stations in Europe have self-service luggage carts that you can use to transport your luggage through the train station. These carts are usually coin-operated and when you return your cart, you’ll get your coin back.
It’s always best to pack light and anticipate that you will need to carry your own luggage. Only a few stations in Europe offer porter services. Also keep in mind that while some stations offer elevators and/or escalators, you may need to carry your luggage up or down stairs to reach the correct train platform.
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Q. Can I still buy train tickets from you once I’m in Europe?
A. Yes, but only for trains that offer print at home or print at the station e-tickets. In general, we don’t ship paper tickets to Europe unless you will be at the same location (and able to receive tickets) for 3-5 business days. If the train you want only offers a paper ticket option, and you won’t be able to receive those tickets in the main, you will need to buy it locally at the station.
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Q. What should I do if the train is late?
A. It depends if you’re traveling with train tickets that include a reservation or with open tickets. If your train ticket includes a reservation, then it’s only valid for travel on the train for which it was issued. If the train is late, you’ll need to wait until it arrives.
If you’re traveling with open tickets you can decide to take another train, as long is it doesn’t require a reservation and travels the same route as the one for which your open ticket was issued.
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Q. How do I use a Rail Europe Gift Card?
A. Simply use the Gift Card code that was provided by Rail Europe on your certificate. Enter this code on the delivery page during checkout. Note: the full dollar value of the Gift Card doesn’t need to be used all at once; you will be sent a new Gift Card code for any remaining balance.
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Q. Where do I my send train tickets and/or rail passes for refund?
A. We recommend that any documents being returned for refund be sent via traceable mail for proof of delivery.
Please visit our Cancellation and Refunds page for information regarding refunds. If you need further assistance we invite you to send us a message using our Contact Us page.
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Q. What does the “Login with Facebook” button do?
A. The “Login with Facebook” button allows you to log in to the Rail Europe website with your Facebook login credentials, even if you have never registered to the Rail Europe website before.
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Q. What are the fees associated with getting a train ticket refunded?
A. The first type of fee is carrier penalties. These are charges determined by the rail carrier depending on the exchange and refund conditions associated with your original train ticket. For example, there may be a 15% penalty assessed for exchanges, which means that only 85% of the value of the original ticket will be carried over for the purchase of a new ticket. Or there may be a fixed penalty charged for exchanges, or no fee at all.
When browsing fares on our website, you can read a brief description of each fare flexibility level, and then see the full exchange and refund conditions for each fare.
Once you have booked a train ticket with us, its exchange and refund rules will be indicated in your Rail Europe booking confirmation email, as well as printed with your train ticket and/or on the ticket jacket in the case of paper tickets. Please note that train tickets must be received for exchange or refund within the allowed time frame mentioned in the exchange and refund conditions.
The second type of fee is Rail Europe’s administrative fee. This fee is charged in addition to applicable carrier penalties. The processing fee is 7% of the cost of the original train ticket.