Austria's cities combine a relaxed atmosphere with impressive architecture, elegant squares and a rich cultural heritage. With HappyRail, you can choose from city breaks to Vienna and Salzburg. Both cities are easily reached by train from London, with comfortable daytime services and convenient overnight rail connections.

Why choose an Austria city break by train? Austria is easy to reach by train. Comfortable daytime and overnight services take you directly to the heart of the city. Overnight trains make travelling even more relaxing, allowing you to arrive refreshed and ready to explore. Austria's cities are compact, well organised and easy to discover on foot or by public transport.

What is included in your Austria city break?

Train & Hotel

• Comfortable train travel to Austria by international and overnight trains from London
• Special, great-value train tickets
• Special hotel rates not available on booking websites
• Rooms with or without breakfast

Comfort & flexibility

• Seat selection on a seating plan where available
• Hotels in convenient locations close to stations or city centres
• Directions from the station to your hotel

Carefree travel

• Support during your trip: emergency number, live chat and AI answers
• Travel documents in the app, also available offline
• Financial protection for package holidays

Vienna: an imperial city full of culture

Vienna offers an exceptional blend of culture and history. Visit iconic landmarks such as St Stephen's Cathedral, the Vienna State Opera and the magnificent Hofburg Palace. Wide boulevards, elegant parks and traditional coffee houses give the city its unique and relaxed atmosphere.

Salzburg: baroque beauty and musical heritage

Salzburg charms visitors with its compact historic centre, baroque architecture and picturesque streets. Stroll along Getreidegasse, visit Mozart's Birthplace and admire the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress overlooking the city.

Public transport in Austrian cities

Austria's public transport system is efficient and easy to use. Trams, buses and underground services make it simple to reach every part of the city, while many of the main attractions are within walking distance.

Why take an Austria city break by train?

Travelling to Austria by train is comfortable, sustainable and relaxing. You arrive in the city centre, avoid lengthy airport transfers and can start exploring straight away. Booking your train journey and hotel together also offers excellent value compared with arranging everything separately.

Why book with HappyRail?

• Specialist in international train travel since 2002
• Complete city breaks by train to Austria
• Official agent for more than 60 national and private rail operators
• Real train experts with personal service
• Financial protection for package holidays

Austria city breaks by train

• Vienna City Break by Train & Hotel
• Salzburg City Break by Train & Hotel