In a relaxed atmosphere with no need to worry about traffic, parking fees, road tolls, or navigating foreign streets you can admire the cultural and natural beauty of Austria while the train brings you to your next destination with minimum fuss. Just sit back, relax, read, sleep, or enjoy watching the scenery go by. Whether you are heading to Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck, or somewhere in between, the train can take you there.

But that's not the only reason to travel by train. There is no better place to meet locals and fellow travellers; learn more about the destination, or swap ideas on the best places to explore. You can get recommendations for those “hidden gems” you may not otherwise hear about, or tips on where to wine and dine like a local.

The Eurail Austria Pass is your best companion for your ultimate Austria trip. With no distance limit you can take as many trains you like whenever you want in one day.

Rail Europe also offers a range of other fares and passes to suit your travel needs starting at $57 per day. Seat reservations are not compulsory, so simply hop on and off whenever it suits you and enjoy the scenery. If you choose to travel with a rail pass, you can also look forward to numerous savings and bonuses including 10% discounts on selected accommodation and up to 50% off selected boat trips and tours.

Travelling by train is not only easy and convenient within Austria, but also to Austria. The Austria International Night Train also known as ÖBB Night Train takes passengers on an exciting overnight journey across Europe and links rail passengers to Austria, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland and Croatia.