Vienna - salzburg - Munich by train

Hi

We are thinking of doing this journey in early august of this year, travelling by train. We have about 9 days to complete the trip

A couple of things:

1. how long would you recommend spending in each city

2. Is there anywhere you can recommend we stop off / visit in between or around these cities

3. Where is the best place to book tickets online. Ive had a look but am struggling to find

Many thanks

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Vienna: 3 (full) days

Salzburg: 1-3 (full) days in conjunction with a day trip to Hallstatt and the Ice Caves in Obertraun

Munich: rest

The train ticket purchase is often discussed here. No need to buy them in advance as they can%26#39;t be sold out and no seat reservation necessary. Just show up at the station not too late (30min) to get your tickets either at staffed counters or easily useable vending machines, then get a snack and proceed to the train to occupy the desired seats (which shouldn%26#39;t be the reserved ones of other travellers).

Depending on the number of persons on one ticket you may get a discount between 5% and 40%.

If you still insist on making an online booking please visit this site

oebb.at/pv/…index.jsp

(but bear in mind that a refund is complicated...)

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Mikey Vienna-is there a way of knowing a particular seat is reserved when proceeding to one%26#39;s desired seats? or do you pay for particular seats, that are indicated on the tickets, when purchasing from a vending machine?

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%26gt;Mikey Vienna-is there a way of knowing a particular seat is reserved when proceeding to one%26#39;s desired seats?

If the seat is reserved there is a strip of paper (in old cars) or an electronic display (in new ones) indicating between which stations this seat is reserved. If there is no indication the seat is free.

%26gt;r do you pay for particular seats, that are indicated on the tickets, when purchasing from a vending machine?

Buying a ticket and buying a seat reservation are two entirely separated things. A ticket guarantees you transportation on any train from A to B but seating only if any available (which means, almost always).

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You would realise it if somebody glances at you and asks for the reserved seat.

As already perfectly explained, the ticket wherever acquired only covers transportation, a seat reservation must be bought separately. Normally it is absolutely not necessary to do that with the exception of the commencement of public and school holidays. And if you arrive not too late you will have your seat for sure. Late boarding passengers could face problems especially if a party travels together. As a single traveller it is absolutely not recommendable as it is subject to charge.

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